data centers

AI’s rapid expansion could leave some communities in the dark about new potential sources of pollution.

The U.S. gross domestic product grew 2.2% this spring, an upward revision of 0.7%.

Yvette Fernandez, a reporter for Nevada Public Radio, discusses some of the big economic news stories out of her state.

Since Monterey Park in California became the first city in the U.S. to ban data centers, activists across the country have sought them out for advice on pushing back against data centers in their cities.

Data center jobs are in high demand, and wage growth in the sector is outpacing the rest of the labor market. But the benefits of that growth are limited.

Power utilities are looking for ways to make sure ratepayers don’t bear the cost of hooking data centers to the grid.

Many manufacturers are also finding themselves with the need to restock, which also floats demand.

A study from the Electric Power Research Institute found that data centers put downward pressure on average electricity prices through 2024. But that might not continue if data center demand outpaces electricity supply.

U.S. power consumption hit a record high last year. It is expected to do so again in 2026 and 2027, driven by a historic shift.

Natural gas is in high demand. The U.S. is boosting exports abroad, while data center growth is driving the need for natural-gas-powered electricity domestically, as well.