Your Power Bill Could Skyrocket Thanks to AI—Here’s What You Need to Know

AI’s Growing Power Demand Strains U.S. Grid

The rapid rise of AI data centres is overwhelming the U.S. power grid, with utilities struggling to keep up, the Wall Street Journal reports. High-voltage lines are running out of capacity, forcing delays in new projects from tech giants seeking vast amounts of electricity. As demands increase, grid upgrades are projected to take years, and debates over who should bear the cost are intensifying. With AI expected to use up to 9% of the nation’s electricity by 2030, utilities and tech companies are clashing over how to handle the skyrocketing energy requirements.

Editor’s Question: With power demands in the Islands often requiring expensive imported diesel, how will Pacific Island nations handle the increasing electricity loads that AI will require?

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