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fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Electric bills in Hoboken and Jersey City are about to spike

New Jersey electricity prices will increase in 2026 due to rising costs in wholesale capacity fees.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

China experiences record number of hot days since March

Surge in energy demand in China due to record heatwave and increased sales of cooling devices.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

AI, Data Centers, and Big Tech Are Devouring Electricity: Jim Cramer Has 4 Favorite Utility Stocks

Jim Cramer emphasizes the growth of utility stocks amid rising demand for electricity driven by AI and tech partnerships.
#data-centers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Environment

AI data centers require massive amounts of power-making electricity more expensive for everyone around them

fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Tech industry

New Data Center Planned for Lockhart in 2028 - Austin Monitor

The establishment of a large data center in Lockhart raises concerns about Texas' energy demands and environmental impact.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risks

The rapid growth of data centers in Johor threatens local businesses' energy access and sustainability.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Environment

AI data centers require massive amounts of power-making electricity more expensive for everyone around them

Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

PG&E sees huge data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E anticipates a surge in data center demands amid AI growth, potentially reducing customer bills by spreading costs over larger users.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risks

The rapid growth of data centers in Johor threatens local businesses' energy access and sustainability.
more#data-centers
#nuclear-energy
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario set to begin construction of first small modular reactor in Canada | CBC News

Ontario Power Generation is proceeding with the construction of Canada's first small modular reactor to meet rising electricity demand.
Environment
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Amazon, Meta, Google want to triple nuclear power by 2050

Major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to address increasing energy needs.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario set to begin construction of first small modular reactor in Canada | CBC News

Ontario Power Generation is proceeding with the construction of Canada's first small modular reactor to meet rising electricity demand.
Environment
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Amazon, Meta, Google want to triple nuclear power by 2050

Major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to address increasing energy needs.
more#nuclear-energy
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 weeks ago

Amid Heatwaves, a Growing Concern Rises About Data Centers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The growth in electricity demand from data centers is threatening the South's transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy. Current projections indicate an increase in reliance on fossil fuels, further raising carbon emissions.
Environment
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

At 100 years old, Caterpillar's growth is now led by powering data centers

Caterpillar's growth is significantly driven by the rise in energy demand, particularly related to powering data centers.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

PG&E Upgrades to Boost Downtown Development

These upgrades mean more than just better electricity-they're a launchpad for San Jose's economic rise. With a stronger grid, the city can welcome bold projects.
San Francisco
#ai
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's power needs could short-circuit US infrastructure

AI datacenters' energy demand in the US may reach 123 GW by 2035, showing significant growth and challenges in infrastructure.
Current US infrastructure is at risk of failing to meet the aggressive energy demands of expanding AI datacenters.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

AI will chew through the same amount of energy as Japan by 2030

AI data centers' energy consumption will exceed that of Japan by 2030, creating significant demand challenges for electricity grids.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

AI will chew through the same amount of energy as Japan by 2030

AI data centers' energy consumption will exceed that of Japan by 2030, creating significant demand challenges for electricity grids.
more#ai
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What's plaguing America's power grid?

The United States’ power grid, an aging network nearly a century old, must modernize to cope with increasing demand and extreme weather conditions driven by climate change.
Women in technology
fromtheconversation.com
1 month ago

How Your Air Conditioner Can Help the Power Grid rather than Overloading It

Coordinating home AC usage can stabilize the power grid without sacrificing comfort during heatwaves.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Schneider Electric says US grid will be less stable by 2030

By 2030, the US electricity grid is forecasted to be tightly constrained, with minimal safety margins, raising concerns about stability and reliability.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

National Grid starts building large-scale substation to support growth of West London datacentres | Computer Weekly

National Grid is constructing its largest electrical substation in Buckinghamshire to meet rising demand from datacentres in West London.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

U.S. solar energy growth may collide with uncertain trade policies

U.S. manufacturers produced only 4.2 GW of solar modules in the first half of 2024, a 75% increase compared to 2023, but still far short of demand.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

PG&E sees "huge" data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E's expansion of data centers could reduce energy costs for residential customers amidst the AI boom.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Majority of AI Researchers Say Tech Industry Is Pouring Billions Into a Dead End

Scaling current AI approaches is widely viewed as insufficient for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Will Power Availability Derail the AI Revolution? | TechRepublic

The increasing energy demand from AI technologies could overwhelm local power grids.
Generative AI has significant implications for future data center energy consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Majority of AI Researchers Say Tech Industry Is Pouring Billions Into a Dead End

Scaling current AI approaches is widely viewed as insufficient for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Will Power Availability Derail the AI Revolution? | TechRepublic

The increasing energy demand from AI technologies could overwhelm local power grids.
Generative AI has significant implications for future data center energy consumption.
more#artificial-intelligence
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Why plain old natural gas is the hottest thing at the 'Super Bowl' of energy | CBC News

Natural gas demand is increasing, especially for liquefied natural gas, driven by stable electricity needs and energy security concerns.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Apple (AAPL) May Have Kicked Off a Utility Stock Bonanza

Apple's investment in AI server farms will boost energy demand and utility growth.
Utilities are set to gain from the rising electricity needs driven by AI.
Investors are shifting focus from wind to solar and nuclear energy sources.
While Apple remains a strong investment, alternative stocks are showing promise for 2025.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The world needs more solar farms. This rolling robot is here to help

The world’s hunger for energy is growing at an unprecedented rate thanks to growing manufacturing and AI data centers, outpacing our current electric generation capabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
8 months ago

Oklo to supply 750MW to DCs using nuclear-waste-powered SMRs

Datacenter operators are increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands.
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