Power Prices in Eastern U.S. Spike 76% Thanks to AI Data Centers / A new report calls the impact significant and "irreversible."
2026-05-15 · r/technology
AI's insatiable hunger for electricity has jacked up power prices 76% across the Eastern U.S., with experts calling the damage 'irreversible.' Congratulations to everyone paying more for electricity so chatbots can confidently generate wrong answers faster. The AI revolution will be powered by your utility bill.