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Trump Promised to Lower Energy Prices for Americans. He’s Done the Exact Opposite

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Trump Promised to Lower Energy Prices for Americans. He’s Done the Exact Opposite - Lemmy Myserv one

“President Donald Trump ran on promises to cut energy prices “in half” within his first year in office. But according to a report released Wednesday, he’s done the exact opposite, and it’s expected to get much worse as oil prices soar from his war with Iran. “Electricity prices increased more than twice as fast as overall inflation in 2025, according to a fact sheet by the Groundwork Collaborative.”

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stopdropandprole 2d ago

Home electricity bills are skyrocketing. For data centers, not so much. Data centers are consuming more kilowatts than ever, but the price they pay for that electricity has risen only a little.

you may not like AI, but you will be paying for it:

this is an old graph. it’s only gotten much worse as utility rates around the country have skyrocketed.

Home electricity bills are skyrocketing. For data centers, not so much.

Data centers are consuming more kilowatts than ever, but the price they pay for that electricity has risen only a little.

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CharlesDarwin

Oh and the felon in chief has been attacking solar and wind projects at the same time.

He’s working for us! He’s doing Jesus’ work here on Earth! Promises made, promises kept!

– sisterfucking mouth-breathing donnie supporters