AI data centers use a lot of electricity. How it could affect your power bill

By Keith Romer

Published January 2, 2026 at 4:50 AM EST

AI data centers require incredible amounts of energy to run. NPR's Planet Money investigates how that demand for power might affect your electric bills.

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