Energy news and trends

Electric Rate Shock Triggers White House Crackdown on Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence // January 16, 2026

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has also led to explosive growth in electricity demand. Infrastructure is straining under the weight of that demand, and nowhere is the strain more visible than in the PJM Interconnection region. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

US Power Grid Bottlenecks Threaten AI Innovation, Experts Say
artificial intelligence // November 19, 2024

Nvidia’s push into overseas artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure highlights growing worries about America’s outdated power grid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Tech Firms Bet on Sustainable Data Centers to Cut AI Costs
artificial intelligence // August 30, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, tech companies are racing to build greener data centers that slash energy costs without sacrificing performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Trending: How Energy Efficient LLMs Could Boost GenAI Use in eCommerce
artificial intelligence // June 26, 2024

UC Santa Cruz researchers have devised a method to significantly reduce the energy costs of running large language models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Interviews & Exclusives
Utilities Turn to AI and Intelligent Agents to Manage Grid Demand

February 02, 2026
The modern power grid works so well that most people never think about it. At least until it doesn’t. Lights turn on instantly, homes stay cool during heat waves and electric vehicles charge overnight, as if electricity were infinite. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Tech Firms Bet on Sustainable Data Centers to Cut AI Costs

August 30, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, tech companies are racing to build greener data centers that slash energy costs without sacrificing performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Trending: How Energy Efficient LLMs Could Boost GenAI Use in eCommerce

June 26, 2024
UC Santa Cruz researchers have devised a method to significantly reduce the energy costs of running large language models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

How Spending Cards Lighten Solar Installation’s Financial Burden

September 20, 2019
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Quick Reads
Ostrom Raises $5M to Go Green

January 11, 2022
The German energy supplier Ostrom is going green. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

PE Firms Look For Investments Among Hard-hit Travel Sectors

March 25, 2020
Despite the massive upheavals in the world economy and droves of people laid off, private equity companies are looking to swoop in and invest in companies for low prices, according...

Wells Axes 200+ Staffers From US Lending Units

October 27, 2019
Sources have revealed that Wells Fargo has laid off more than 200 bankers in its U.S. lending division in recent months, with a focus on its agriculture and energy teams,...

Bitcoin Daily: Anchorage Crypto Startup Sets Up Shop In Sioux Falls; Crypto Scam Steals $900K...

July 21, 2019
Senator Mike Rounds made an announcement at a Senate Banking Committee hearing regarding Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency on Tuesday (July 16), but it wasn’t related to Libra. Get the Full Story...