In 2025, global investments in electricity are expected to be roughly 50% more than what’s spent on bringing coal, natural gas and oil to market, per recent analysis by the International Energy Agency.

The Trump administration reportedly plans to cut the program, just as electricity demand is rising in the United States due to the rise in data centers and AI.

Natural gas could play a role in the green energy transition, but additional natural transmission pipelines are critical to meet growing electricity demand.

Emerging economies will account for 85% of the growth. Data centers and electric vehicles will also boost demand in richer countries.

Journalist Mya Frazier wrote about sequoia-sized electric power poles, farmland price inflation and the impact on communities.

EVs, heat pumps, chipmaking and AI use are likely to drive expansion. It won’t be the first time the power grid has dealt with rapid growth.

Regulators approved more than $9.7 billion in utility rate increases nationally last year.

Businesses, restaurants, hospitals and citizens are all grappling with recurring power outages — and debating leaving as a result.

As ACs across the country kick on during heat waves, electricity demand will spike and some energy grids may fall short of supply.

In Houston, the energy capital of the world, low prices are not a given. Experts would like to see more capacity and more conservation.