Companies Tell Congressional Committee That Renewable Energy Is Needed to Keep Up With Demand

Inside Climate News · By Katie Surma · last updated March 5, 2025 – 1:57 PM

Uncertainty around the future of Biden-era tax credits for the expansion of wind, solar, nuclear and other low-carbon energy sources is causing concern for grid operators and utility companies facing unprecedented energy demand.

By Katie Surma

The United States is in the midst of a surge in energy demand, largely driven by the rise of artificial intelligence and the power-hungry data centers feeding it, as well as electrification and an increase in U.S. manufacturing.

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