US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data centre demand booms

Re:US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data c... by windows2020 on Thursday July 10, 2025 @03:34PM (#44524693)

Is nuclear the only way out? Will the gov need to get involved? Will wind and solar, etc., wind down after?

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Re:US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data c... by slumberlust on Thursday July 10, 2025 @04:16PM (#44525052)

While I'd love to see nuclear projects more, I can't imagine any AI companies investing in something with a timeline that far out.

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Re:US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data c... by croes on Friday July 11, 2025 @12:16AM (#44528343)

I don’t get why people favor nuclear. It’s risky and its expensive.

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