Data Center Demand Has Investors Reevaluating U.S. Electric Utility Stocks

The century-old device choking the world’s AI push

Surging data centre power demands are intensifying pressure on transformer supply chains

Time-Based Use Rates and Whole-Home Battery Backups Combine

Power companies are pushing aggressive time-based use pricing. Here's how a regular consumer can benefit.

NiSource: A Premier Play On Data Center Electricity Demand

NiSource: A Premier Play On Data Center Electricity Demand

Steidler: Data centers start to drive residential electricity bills down

Several major electric utilities have recently announced that their residential customers will have lower electric bills because of major investments in new power plants and the electric grid, enabled by data centers. The post Steidler: Data centers start to drive residential electricity bills down first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Steidler: Data centers start to drive residential electricity bills down appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

India estimates 300 GW power demand next year, backs local clean-energy manufacturing

Focus on domestic clean energy supply chains amid rising data centre, AI and EV-driven needs

More States Implement Special Power Rates For Data Centers

As the data center building boom fuels record electricity demand, state leaders are aiming to prevent the industry’s skyrocketing power consumption from creating higher power bills for households and businesses. In recent weeks, a series of states...

American Electric Power vs. GE Vernova: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Both American Electric Power and GE Vernova are witnessing unprecedented demand from data centers, but one company is growing at a jaw-dropping pace.

Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding.

Data centers need a lot of water and energy. State officials want to know how much, and they hoped a survey sent to data center companies would give them the answers. But at a legislative hearing Tuesday in Austin, they were told less than a third of the companies surveyed responded. “Bad data, bad study,” [] The post Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding. appeared first on San Antonio Current.

California is bringing back EV rebates. This is how to get one

LOS ANGELES — Nearly a year after the expiration of a 7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric. Gov. Gavin Newsom allocated 135 million in his new state budget ...

Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre

Alberta’s premier claims it’ll probably reduce electricity costs; don’t count on that, though, says the Pembina Institute. The post Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre appeared first on rabble.ca.

New rules for energy communities, participation in wholesale market, and storage use

New rules for energy communities, participation in wholesale market, and storage use

KKR to Acquire EDF Power Solutions’ North American Operations for $4.2 Billion

EDF power solutions’ North American renewable energy business ranks among the top 10 U.S. renewable capacity owners and operates solar, wind and battery storage assets across the U.S. and Canada.

Six thoughtful discussions on why America desperately needs to unite and secure energy for the future

(NaturalNews) The United States is entering a period of enormous electricity demand growth. Artificial intelligence, data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and elec...

IC Electricals shares list at 68% premium over IPO price on NSE SME platform

IC Electricals shares debuted on the D-Street with a 68 premium. The stock opened at Rs 166, significantly exceeding its IPO price of Rs 99. Investors showed immense interest, subscribing to the IPO 420.09 times across all categories. The company raised Rs 47.91 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares. Proceeds will strengthen working capital and support general corporate purposes.

Heavy storms left at least 17K people without power in San Antonio, CPS says

At least 17,000 CPS Energy customers in San Antonio experienced a power outage on Saturday due to heavy overnight storms, the utility said through an online post.

Repeated Power Outages Strain Residents and Businesses

Repeated Power Outages Strain Residents and Businesses

Brooks Sherman on How the AI Data Center Boom Is Accelerating Demand for Diversified Battery Storage

AI data centers drive the most significant surge in electricity demand in modern US history. Infrastructure designed to deliver power struggles.

Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero

Major renewable investors have thrown support behind Australia’s data centre boom, colliding with critics who fear it will derail the shift to cleaner power.

AI’s power hunger is turning electric utilities into Wall Street growth stocks — and customers may pay the price

As data centers drive record demand, utilities like NextEra are using 10 profit margins on infrastructure investment to justify billion-dollar buildouts.

YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data

PETALING JAYA: Keupayaan mendapatkan bekalan elektrik tambahan dikenal pasti sebagai antara cabaran utama yang perlu ditangani segera oleh YTL Power International Berhad dalam usaha merealisasikan sasaran pengembangan agresif pusat data (DC) sehingga kapasiti 2.4 gigawatt (GW), menurut MBSB Research. Firma penyelidikan itu berkata, selain isu bekalan elektrik, syarikat juga memerlukan perbelanjaan modal yang besar bagi ... Read more The post YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

AI’s $7 Trillion Power Hunger Makes Bitzero Holdings (NASDAQ: AIBZ) One Of The Most Closely Watched Energy Plays Of The Decade

The artificial intelligence buildout is triggering an unexpected and historic bull run in natural gas and power stocks that investors are only beginning to fully appreciate. Data center electricity demand is projected to approach 945 terawatt-hours by 2030, roughly equal to Japan’s total annual power consumption, according to research from Berkeley Labs. Goldman Sachs estimates [] The post AI’s 7 Trillion Power Hunger Makes Bitzero Holdings (NASDAQ: AIBZ) One Of The Most Closely Watched Energy Plays Of The Decade appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

As AI demand rises, North Carolina considers new electricity rules for data centers

State leaders are weighing new electricity rules for data centers as AI fuels record power demand and concerns grow over who should pay for grid upgrades.

5 Controversial Power Rangers Episodes That Were Banned or Censored (& Why)

Power Rangers was a fixture of TV for over 30 years, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t have its share of issues and challenges making that happen. Over the years, the franchise has had to make any number of adjustments and changes due to current events, public outcry, or the more adult nature of some []

Canada’s AtkinsRealis Seeks US Approval for Nuclear Tech to Power AI Boom

The surge in new data centers for artificial intelligence is translating into growth for the US electricity sector, and Canadian nuclear company AtkinsRealis Group Inc. wants in.

As AI Stresses the Grid, R-Zero Looks to Reduce HVAC Use

The incessantly growing demand on the electrical grid from AI is creating added energy costs for commercial real estate owners. On Tuesday, R-Zero, a physical platform for buildings, released an internal study on how it is working to reduce HVAC use and lower costs. The San Francisco-based platform claims to use real-time occupancy intelligence to []

‘King’ gas vs renewables

Falling costs for solar and wind combined with more affordable battery storage are boosting the business case for renewables — even in Alberta where natural gas is king.

Power stocks surge on demand revival, investments

Power stocks surge on demand revival, investments

The 2 percent that became the driver of global energy

Data centers and AI are driving a surge in global electricity demand, and countries that can quickly build the necessary infrastructure will be best positioned to capture the benefits of the AI-driven economy.

US power demand to climb through 2027 on data centers, EIA says

US power demand to climb through 2027 on data centers, EIA says

ACCC to investigate energy companies for potential electricity market misconduct

The consumer watchdog will investigate whether energy retailers are doing the right thing and abiding by market laws after reports of price hikes.

Government data centre report didn’t examine prospect of higher electricity bills

The Department of Enterprise report didn’t address rising electricity prices due to data centre demand.

Future-Proofing Your Home: Essential Electrical Upgrades for Modern Living

Key Takeaways Understanding the Need for Electrical Upgrades The average home today is much more reliant on electricity than ever before. As homeowners add electric vehicles, dedicated home-office technology, and integrated smart home systems, the electrical system’s power demand rises steadily each year. Making proactive upgrades is not only about safety but also a critical []

Energy Department Wants Data Centers to Stop Draining the Grid During Brutal Heat Wave

The department gave a major grid manager the green light to require data centers to rely on backup power.

Why the grid could make or break the electro-tech revolution

Electricity is becoming a stronger economic growth engine, powering AI data centres, EVs, heat pumps and industrial decarbonisation. But grids aren’t keeping up. Connection delays of four to nine years highlight the importance of heavy electricity users in making their demand smarter and more flexible

Trump promised to cut your electric bill in half. It’s up 16% instead

Electricity prices are rising — and President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame. At a time when artificial intelligence, electrification of the economy, and increased domestic manufacturing are driving unprecedented growth in electricity demand, every move they make appears purposely designed to raise costs and block the production of the energy the nation []

CBI Home Health workers ask for 24% raise

They have also asked for market adjustments, long service adjustments, increases to shift premiums, and a reduction in health benefit premiums.

Data centres account for 23% of electricity usage - CSO

The percentage share of total metered electricity consumption used by data centres rose to 23 in 2025 up from 22 in 2024 and just 5 in 2015.