Friday, 13 February, 2026
US Utilities Ramp Up Spending as Data Center Power Demand Surges Amid AI Boom
U.S. utility companies are committing billions to expand power grids as electricity demand from massive data centers reaches unprecedented levels. While these investments aim to support the artificial intelligence revolution, regulators and consumer advocates warn of looming affordability challenges. Rising infrastructure costs may lead to significant hikes in household utility bills.
Read full story at Economic Times