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Fire up the AC: Sweltering US sets new electricity consumption record
The federal Energy Information Administration said that from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern on July 28, Americans consumed 758,149 ...
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Save Up to $100 on Your Electric Bill by Unplugging These Devices
To minimize the impact of energy vampires on your energy bills, experts recommend unplugging these devices when they're not ...
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New report warns data centers will drive massive spikes in electricity consumption — and Americans could foot the bill
The rise of artificial intelligence could double the demand for electricity by 2030, according to EnergySage. What's happening? Computer data centers that run AI systems , such as ChatGPT ...
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As AI booms, data centers threaten energy grid and water supplies, expert says
The unseen infrastructure powering artificial intelligence (AI) isn't digital—it's physical: massive data centers filled with ...
World energy body urges investment in electrical infrastructure
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged increased investment in electrical infrastructure in light of the globally rising electricity consumption in a report released on Wednesday. "The strong ...
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Want to Lower Your Monthly Electric Bill? First, Calculate Your Usage
To locate your monthly energy usage on your electric bill, look for a section labeled "Usage" or "Electricity Consumption." It is usually displayed in kilowatt-hours and is accompanied by a ...
NC lawmakers vote to allow Duke Energy to charge customers in advance for new plants
The North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 266, which allows Duke Energy ...
U.N. leader calls on tech industry to run data centers on 100% renewable energy by 2030
Major tech firms should commit to fully powering data centers with renewable energy by 2030, said United Nations ...