Saturday, 14 February, 2026
US Utilities Face Billion-Dollar Spending Surge to Power Growing Data Centers
United States utility companies are committing massive capital investments to upgrade power grids as data center energy demand skyrockets due to the AI boom. While these expansions are essential for digital infrastructure, experts warn of significant affordability risks for everyday consumers. Rising construction costs and grid modernization efforts could lead to higher electricity bills.
Read full story at Economic Times