Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want to power AI with fossil fuels and nuclear energy — but divergent Democrats mean the panel might struggle to do much.
Why it matters: AI's rise has prompted fears across the tech and energy industries about energy shortages and spikes in climate-warming emissions.
Global electricity demand should rise around 4% annually through 2027, IEA estimates in a new analysis.
Why it matters: It's the fastest growth in years as AI, industrial production, air conditioning, EVs and more put new strains on power grids and climate efforts.
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