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July 7, 2026 5 min read

Are Data Centers Really Driving Up Electricity Prices?

A Columbia study says data centers are not the main reason electricity prices are rising in 2026. Aging infrastructure and cost allocation matter more.

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March 31, 2026 5 min read

The Affordability Crisis Is a Distribution Equipment Story

Utilities face rising rates and stranded capacity simultaneously. Jigar Shah's argument reframes distribution upgrades as ROI recovery, not compliance cost. Here is what that means for procurement.

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