Monday, 30 March, 2026
Private Equity Bets Big on Power Utilities Amid Rising Electricity Demand
By Isha
Private equity firms are increasingly investing in U.S. power utilities as rising energy use—driven by AI and data center expansion—boosts profits. Utilities are attractive targets because regulatory frameworks allow returns on capital investments rather than just energy sales. However, critics warn that such deals could push costs onto consumers, using rate increases to subsidize infrastructure built for big tech clients.
Read full story at Economic Times