Across the U.S., new AI-driven data centers are causing a significant increase in power demand. Carbon Direct projects that ...

LG&E and KU forecast "record-breaking economic growth and data center development," according to a statement from the utilities, resulting in estimates of up to 45% load growth in less than a decade.

The plan to extend the use of coal is notable for a utility that's shifted toward gas, and confirms the fears of some ...

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) said Tuesday it is in talks with data centers representing 7 GW of potential new load, and believes it will need to begin developing battery storage resources next year to ...

LG&E and KU announced plans to extend the life of a coal-fired generating unit in Jefferson County. This story has been updated with additional comments and details of the agreement. LG&E and KU are ...