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Electricity prices are up 40% since 2021, but data centers shouldn't get all the blame

The AI construction boom is not blameless, but it’s only one of the many reasons electricity is getting so pricey.

Fortune

Florida Seniors Could See a 3.9% Social Security COLA in 2027 — But Energy Bills Are Rising Even Faster

For many Florida seniors, every percentage point of Social Security matters because it directly shapes how far monthly income stretches across rent, groceries, medications, and utilities. A projected 3.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 sounds encouraging at first glance, especially for households living on fixed income streams. Yet that optimism…

The Free Financial Advisor

Lake Kariba’s rising waters bring hope to communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Built in the 1950s to generate electricity, Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe has since supported activities such as tourism, fishing and conservation. All of these are affected by changes in water levels.

The Conversation

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China is cutting emissions even faster than promised and may already have peaked, study shows

Asian economic giant currently emits twice as much annually as any other nation, making its trajectory one of the most consequential variables in global climate projections

The Independent UK

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Nations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel conservation measures. Some are increasing domestic production and seeking external financing in an effort to stabilize markets and ensure energy security amidst ongoing global conflicts.

The Economic Times

India's infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectors

India's core infrastructure output saw a 1.7% growth in April 2026. Cement, steel, and electricity production expanded strongly. However, coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertilisers experienced contractions. For the full fiscal year 2025-26, cumulative growth reached 2.7%.

The Economic Times

Microsoft's open house left this community with more AI data center questions than answers — St. Joseph County protests reduced water and spiked electricity bills

Microsoft’s St. Joseph County data center project faces community backlash over water access and rising utility bills.

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Maharashtra to lead next phase of India's nuclear energy expansion: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra will spearhead India's nuclear energy expansion. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted nuclear power's necessity for reliable, round-the-clock electricity. Renewable sources like solar and wind are not consistently available. Maharashtra has signed agreements for 25,000 MW projects. American nuclear companies are showing interest in large-scale investments in the state's nuclear…

The Economic Times

UK inflation eases more than expected to 2.8%, led by lower electricity and gas bills – as it happened

Food inflation slows to 3%, led by meat and chocolate; prices of computer game downloads drop sharply; economists say benign inflation data reduces chances of June rate hike

The Guardian - UK

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt launches underground wiring project in Satoj under pole-free village plan

Under a plan to rid villages of electricity poles, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched an underground wiring project in his native village Satoj. This pilot project aims to remove overhead lines and install underground cables. The move will enhance safety, improve aesthetics and ensure uninterrupted power supply, the CM…

The Economic Times

India solar industry seeks higher power prices amid record demand

India's solar industry is urging the power market regulator to raise electricity price limits on exchanges. Companies say the current cap hinders profitability and investment, especially with demand soaring due to heat waves. Peak power demand has hit record highs recently. The industry group argues the cap prevents them from…

The Economic Times

In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reach

India's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, many low-income families face unaffordable electricity bills. This forces them to endure sweltering homes, impacting health and productivity. Despite state plans for cheaper renewable energy, immediate relief for the most vulnerable…

The Economic Times

Sizewell C construction costs to add up to £19 to electricity bills, says NAO

Last year, the Government struck a deal with investors to push ahead with the power plant’s construction, to the cost of around £38 billion.

Evening Standard

SOR Targets First Breath-Powered Phone Call

PERTH, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) advises that an Energy Ink™ program targeting what it believes may be the world's first breath-powered phone call has commenced.Energy Ink™ is a printable material that generates electricity from moisture. While most development has focused on ambient moisture…

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France 24

Chairman of United Bank for Africa: 'We need to fix our problems ourselves'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, said "we [in Africa] need to fix our problems ourselves" as Western aid cuts bite, calling on the continent's private sector to step up…

AAP

AusNet rolls out unified customer connections platform to fast‑track services as grid demand rises

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AusNet, Australia's largest diversified energy network business, has collaborated with IBM Consulting (NYSE: IBM) and Salesforce to transform how customers and electricians request and manage electricity connections. The new single, unified platform gives AusNet the ability to deliver faster, more transparent services for…

Fortune

Americans’ AI hate wave might just be gathering steam: Data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030

The AI infrastructure boom is coming for Americans’ utility bills, and public patience is already running out.

The Conversation

Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia

Long before sunlight sustained life on the surface, Earth’s internal heat powered the deep-sea vents where scientists believe life began.

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The Independent UK

New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years

ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade

Barchart

Forecasts for Hot US Temps Push Nat-Gas Prices Higher

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Monday closed up +0.064 (+2.16%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 1.75-month nearest-future high on Monday and settled sharply higher. Expectations of hotter, above-normal temperatures that could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use are pushing nat-gas prices higher. The...

International Business Times

NextEra to Acquire Dominion In $66.8 Bn All-Stock Deal As AI-Driven Power Demand Reshapes U.S. Utilities

NextEra Energy has agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at about $66.8 billion, a deal that would create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market value as electricity demand climbs sharply across the United States.

Tom’s Hardware

China says 'world's first' offshore wind-powered underwater data center has entered full operation, houses 2,000 servers — 24 megawatt subsea AI facility uses ocean water for passive cooling and offshore wind for power

China has begun full operations at a 24 MW underwater AI data center off Shanghai’s coast, using offshore wind power and seawater cooling to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency

The Economic Times

NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demand

The deal, one of the largest in the U.S. power industry, adds to a wave of consolidation as the rapid data-center buildout lifts power demand for the first time in two decades, opening up a lucrative revenue stream and boosting profit prospects.

The Economic Times

Dominion energy stock rises highest in over 3 years, Nextera energy stock crashes. Here's why

NextEra Energy is buying Dominion Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at about $66.8 billion, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility by market value.

The Conversation

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