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Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers

By Tim De ChantMay 15, 2026·Source: TechCrunch·12 views

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The price spike is a reminder of a deeper problem: The U.S. power grid was not designed for the electricity demands of an AI-driven economy, and the gap between what the grid can deliver and what the industry needs is widening.

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