Data centers: 5.5M jobs, $927bn GDP - and no proof they raised your energy bills: Data centers supported 5.5 million US jobs and $927bn in GDP in 2024, PwC finds - while E3 finds no clear evidence they raised electricity bills for households. https://ppc.land/data-centers-5-5m-jobs-927bn-gdp-and-no-proof-they-raised-your-energy-bills/ #DataCenters #ElectricityBills #JobGrowth #GDP #EnergyEfficiency
Data centers: 5.5M jobs, $927bn GDP - and no proof they raised your energy bills

Data centers supported 5.5 million US jobs and $927bn in GDP in 2024, PwC finds - while E3 finds no clear evidence they raised electricity bills for households.

PPC Land
AI boom sparks state battles over rising utility profits and electricity bills

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits. Governors, attorneys general and others are protesting rising electricity bills and say cash-strapped residents are stuck in a broken system. Officials in over a half-dozen states are going to new lengths to try to block rate increases proposed by utilities. Some are pressing utilities to completely change their model for financing major system upgrades. The push comes during a midterm election year in which “affordability” is the leading theme in Democrats’ attempts to loosen Republicans’ control of Washington.

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P.E.I. government projects $410M deficit, warns of tough choices ahead
Prince Edward Island is projecting another record deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and according to the latest operating budget tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Jill Burridge, the government faces difficult decisions — including a move that will see Islanders' electricity bills rise.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-operating-budget-2026-2027-9.7163389?cmp=rss
Electricity bills expected to go up again as Yukoners await new rebate details
With the end of two government rebates and increases to two rate riders, Yukoners can expect their residential power bills to go up again, starting April 1.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/power-rate-increase-april-yukon-9.7149462?cmp=rss
The Community Solar Lifeline Continues To Live On

Local small-scale community solar arrays continue to expand in the US, providing ratepayers with relief from high electricity bills.

CleanTechnica
The Community Solar Lifeline Continues To Live On

Local small-scale community solar arrays continue to expand in the US, providing ratepayers with relief from high electricity bills.

CleanTechnica