https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-data-centers-are-pushing-up-us-power-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-data-centers-are-pushing-up-us-power-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-data-centers-are-pushing-up-us-power-costs#u122754Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:43:51 +0000Data centers are increasing US power costs, causing a surge in electricity bills and community backlash. A 2026 causal study by EPRI researchers estimates that data centers modestly decreased average US retail electricity rates from 2015 to 2024, but future supply constraints could change that. The growing demand for data centers, driven by AI and other technologies, is putting pressure on the US power system.Why it mattersThe rising demand for data centers is driven by the growing need for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other digital services. This increased demand is straining