Category: Energy

EnergyTechnology

Power Grids Face Uncertainty as AI Data Center Demand Projections Fluctuate

Electricity providers across the United States are confronting significant challenges in predicting power demand from the artificial intelligence boom. Industry leaders and regulators warn that overlapping project proposals and inflated load forecasts could impact billions in infrastructure investments and consumer electricity bills.

Uncertain Power Demand from AI Expansion

Electricity companies nationwide are grappling with the challenge of determining how much additional power generation will actually be needed to support the artificial intelligence boom, according to industry reports. The uncertainty stems from conflicting projections about data center construction and concerns that the same large projects are being proposed to multiple utilities simultaneously.

by Natalie Brooks
EnergyTechnology

Digital Grid Transformation Unlocks Billions in Value Through Smart Meter Adoption, Analysis Shows

Advanced metering infrastructure enables bidirectional energy flows and real-time grid management, according to industry experts. The technology promises to reduce revenue losses while integrating renewable energy sources more effectively.

Digital Transformation Reshaping Energy Infrastructure

As South Africa’s power system undergoes a fundamental shift from centralized to decentralized generation, digitally integrated systems are emerging as critical enablers for optimizing production and strengthening grid management, according to reports from consulting firm Ernst & Young. Industry analysts suggest these technologies facilitate real-time decision-making and improve operational efficiency across the evolving energy landscape.

by Natalie Brooks
EnergyPolicy

Lancashire Council Rejects Motion to Support Permanent Fracking Ban

Lancashire County Council has declined to support a motion calling for a permanent ban on fracking. The decision comes after Labour group leaders expressed concern about Reform UK’s position on the controversial extraction method. Council members voted against the ban proposal during a recent meeting.

Council Rejects Fracking Ban Motion

Lancashire County Council, which is led by Reform UK representatives, has refused to support a motion calling for a permanent ban on fracking, according to reports from a recent council meeting. The decision came after Labour group leader Mark Clifford put forward the proposal requesting the council back a government ban on the controversial extraction process.

by Natalie Brooks