#energy-pricing

#energy-pricing

A recent nationwide survey of more than 1,400 U.S. households found that two-thirds of Americans believe AI is already driving up their power bills, and most said they can't afford more than a $20 monthly increase. They're right to be worried. As tech companies pour hundreds of billions into new data centers, the surge in electricity demand is rewriting the economics of the grid - and households are footing the bill for an "AI power tax" they never voted for.