NextEra’s blockbuster deal with Dominion likely means higher bills for consumers. The campus of NextEra’s headquarters is seen on Monday […]
Tag: electricity
Are consumers doomed to pay more for electricity due to data center buildouts?
To avoid political backlash and waits of up to four years for grid connections, tech companies are already building their […]
This is why our electricity bills are so high right now
Skip to content New data shows electricity rates rose 5 percent nationwide in 2025. COLUMBUS, Ohio—Protestors stood in the snow […]
Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid
Skip to content Coal makes a bit of a comeback, if only by accident. Solar panels have gotten so cheap […]
Poland’s energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware
Researchers on Friday said that Poland’s electric grid was targeted by wiper malware, likely unleashed by Russia state hackers, in […]
Microsoft vows to cover full power costs for energy-hungry AI data centers
Taking responsibility for power usage In the Microsoft blog post, Smith acknowledged that residential electricity rates have recently risen in […]
US‘s spike in electricity use is slowing down a bit
Skip to content Half of a year of data shows that the solar boom is not slowing down. On Tuesday, […]
Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t
The blackout that took down the Iberian grid serving Spain and Portugal in April was the result of a number […]
Old Bolt, new tricks: Making an EV into a backup power station with an inverter
Putting big batteries to use Using a custom kit to make a budget EV offer some emergency power. Back when […]