Electrical Generation / Utilities

The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now

Alina Voss from NX Atomics stops by the Energy News Beat Podcast The title “The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now” was derived from a comment Alina made on the podcast. I was very impressed, and as we talked, she made some great points. I am going to follow up with her company […]

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

AI / Data Center

The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now

Alina Voss from NX Atomics stops by the Energy News Beat Podcast The title “The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now” was derived from a comment Alina made on the podcast. I was very impressed, and as we talked, she made some great points. I am going to follow up with her company […]

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

Nearly 50K Lake Tahoe Residents Have to Find New Power Source

Lake Tahoe residents on the California side of the iconic Sierra Nevada lake are facing a major energy transition. Approximately 49,000 customers served by Liberty Utilities must secure a new primary power source by May 2027 after NV Energy announced it will end its long-standing wholesale electricity supply agreement. The change stems from a decades-old […]

Nearly 50K Lake Tahoe Residents Have to Find New Power Source

Lake Tahoe residents on the California side of the iconic Sierra Nevada lake are facing a major energy transition. Approximately 49,000 customers served by Liberty Utilities must secure a new primary power source by May 2027 after NV Energy announced it will end its long-standing wholesale electricity supply agreement. The change stems from a decades-old […]

AI with Accountability: Why Validation Matters More Than Hype

Jon Brewton, CEO, Data2, stops by, and we talk about accountability. The negative issues we are facing about Data Centers and AI are hitting the front pages, and we need accountability for AI. We also need accountability for local politicians and all elected officials. Jon just presented right behind the Head of AI in Energy […]