The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.

But there are big differences from state to state and region to region. Some places — like California and the Northeast — have seen mammoth price increases that outpaced inflation, while costs have ...

Electricity, not oil, is becoming the key driver of energy demand — especially with AI and data center growth — prompting countries like China and Saudi Arabia to invest heavily in nuclear and solar ...

Leading AI company Anthropic said it would upgrade power grid infrastructure, generate new power and cover consumer price ...

(THE CONVERSATION) American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past five years alone, the generation portion of the standard service residential electric bill in ...

If you’ve found yourself drained by your electricity bill this winter, you’re not alone. Electricity costs have been steadily rising for years now, outpacing inflation. The av ...

Static electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon is much more ...

Electricity consumption is surging in the U.S., driven by data centers. This trend is leading to higher utility bills, ...

If you’ve noticed your electricity bill soaring, it’s not just you. Californians have seen their energy bills spike by 39% over the past six years — the most by far of any state, according to UC ...