Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs
Update: 2025-11-01
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**Summary:**A new report reveals growing consumer anxiety over rising electricity demand, primarily driven by the expanding AI and data center industry. Data centers now consume around 4% of U.S. power, and this could surge to between 6% and 13% by 2028. Consumers' concerns are valid, as energy costs are already a significant part of monthly budgets. While solar and wind have kept pace, a shift in federal policies could hinder renewables. Natural gas, another preferred energy source, is not scaling fast enough to meet demand. With uncertainty in the energy sector and potential price hikes, many Americans are growing worried about AI's impact on their electricity bills. The coming years will challenge the power grid and public patience as technology advances.
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