AI Boom Fuels Potential Steady Hike in U.S. Electricity Prices by 2026
2026-01-14 / Read about 0 minute
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As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being applied at an ever-faster rate, the construction of data centers across the United States has picked up speed. However, the soaring electricity prices have emerged as a significant concern affecting people's daily lives. On January 13 (local time), Microsoft unveiled its "Community First" initiative, vowing not to transfer the electricity expenses of its data centers onto local residents. Industry experts have identified the "data center boom" as the primary driver behind the escalating electricity prices in the U.S., predicting a continued upward trend through 2026. Recently, Trump has also called on tech companies to shoulder the electricity costs associated with AI data centers.