Increasing power demand from a growing number of data centers, many located in Northern Virginia, has made rising utility costs a key issue for Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) in her first days in office.

Increased power demands from data centers are significantly impacting electricity costs for consumers. Data centers' rapid growth and high energy consumption are unprecedented, raising concerns about ...

The West Virginia Public Service Commission will hear evidence and receive public input regarding the latest electric rate increase requests from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power. (File Photo) ...

AI is everywhere. It's in your smartphone, on your computer, and even showing up on platforms like YouTube. And while AI can be helpful at times, it also has a not-so-hidden cost behind it: ...

ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50 ...

Members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission heard testimony Tuesday as they reviewed a rate increase requested by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — The three ...