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AI Expansion Driving Up Household Utility Costs, Bank of America Analysis Warns

Household utility payments have increased 3.6% year-over-year as AI development strains power grids. Analysts suggest the trend will continue as electricity demand outpaces supply capacity improvements.

AI Boom Fuels Rising Utility Bills

Consumers are facing increasing utility costs partially driven by the artificial intelligence sector’s massive electricity demands, according to a recent analysis from Bank of America Institute. The report indicates average utility payments rose 3.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, with further increases expected as power infrastructure struggles to keep pace with growing demand.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessEnergyManufacturing

JERA Acquires $1.5 Billion U.S. Shale Gas Assets in Strategic Energy Expansion

Japan’s leading power generator JERA is making its first move into shale gas production with a major U.S. acquisition. The $1.5 billion deal for Louisiana assets comes as Japan prepares for increased electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence development.

Strategic Expansion into U.S. Energy Production

Japan’s largest power generation company JERA is reportedly making its first entry into shale gas production through a significant $1.5 billion acquisition of United States-based natural gas assets, according to company announcements made on Thursday. The move represents a strategic expansion of JERA’s North American energy portfolio as Japan anticipates rising electricity demands from technology sectors.

by Darren Holt
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