Officials: ‘Sticker shock’ from electric bills driven by AI use, data centers

AI data centers are driving up electricity bills. Energy-saving hacks might not help lower them.

TKPixelsEffect/Getty ImagesUtility rates are rising in 41 states due to the increased demand from data centers on the electric grid.Data centers consumed 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023, and are expected to triple by 2028.Startups like Arbor and Exceleron offer solutions to help reduce utility bills amid rising costs.If you're a utility customer in the US, you've likely seen your rates go up this year.Residents in at least 41 states and Washing…

Officials: ‘Sticker shock’ from electric bills driven by AI use, data centers

Lucas County residents’ electric meters may not be ticking up, but the bills they receive are increasing. The cost of electricity has risen over the past ...