Energy Experts Face Forecasting Challenges Amid Data Center Boom

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Utilities think they need more power soon. They want two or three times more electricity. This power will run big new data centers for AI.

It is hard to build new power plants quickly. Some people doubt the utility plans. Lawmakers and regulators are worried about these plans.

Some projects may not be real. Ratepayers might pay for extra power plants. These plants may not be needed, costing billions.

Analysts warn that AI stocks could fall. This could be a bubble. Consumer groups say ratepayers pay for data centers already.

It is hard to know what is real in the plans. There are no clear rules. People are trying to find a solution to this problem.

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Why do utilities think they need more power?

They want two or three times more electricity to run big new data centers for AI.

What are some concerns about building new power plants?

It is hard to build new power plants quickly, and some people doubt the utility plans.

What do analysts warn about AI stocks?

Analysts warn that AI stocks could fall and that this could be a bubble.

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