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5. Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation, NPR, 8/16/25

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Mon Aug 18, 2025, 02:45 AM

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https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/08/16/npr-electricity-bill-high-inflation-ai

The Energy Department says the cost of gas used to generate power jumped more than 40% in the first half of this year compared to 2024. Another 17% increase is expected next year. . . . More than 40% of electricity is generated using natural gas.

. . . The federal government currently spends about $4 billion a year to help low-income families with energy bills. But Wolfe says that's not enough to cover rising cooling costs in the summer. And President Trump's proposed budget would end the assistance altogether.

Example of $400/mo and $500/mo bills in the summer in Florida (in the video in the OP they talk about $700, $800/mo)

It also talks about AI data centers but doesn't quantify their impact

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The Real Reason Your Power Bill Doubled (It's Not Inflation) [View all] Xipe Totec Aug 17 OP

hint? summary? nt msongs Aug 17 #1

I can summarize in 2 words without watching the video BWdem4life Aug 17 #2

Data centers use lots more power. They're sending the bill for it to you. SharonAnn Aug 17 #3

Excellent video. A lot of information packed in there. In terms of corruption, Gaugamela Aug 17 #4

Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation, NPR, 8/16/25 progree Aug 18 #5

One data center in Wyoming to use 7.2 times as much electricity as all the state's residences combined progree Aug 18 #6

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Aug 18 #7