5 days ago · The Political Shocks of Data Centers and Electric Bills Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support in upset elections in Georgia and Virginia.

5 days ago · Across the country, Democrats have seized on rising anxiety over electricity costs and data centers in what could be a template for the 2026 midterm elections.

18 hours ago · Yes, the expansion of AI is boosting demand for electricity, but rising utility bills predate that development. And according to researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, data …

5 days ago · “Electricit­y is the new price of eggs,” said Charles Hua, executive director of Powerlines, a nonpartisa­n organizati­on that aims to modernize utility regulation­s and reduce power bills. “This is a …

Nov 12, 2025 · Voter anger at surging electricity prices is fueling political backlash against the artificial intelligence industry's data centers, with Democrats accusing the Trump administration of...

This approach has proven that when politics addresses the immediate financial concerns of households—like rising electricity bills and utility company accountability—voters from both parties …

Also playing a role is explosive demand from data centers, bitcoin miners and a drive to revive domestic manufacturing, as well as rising natural gas prices, analysts say. “The cost of utility service is the …