power generation

In the next 15 years, the demand for electricity in the U.S. is expected to increase by 30 to 50%. Data centers are a big part of that. But it's not just industry that will need more power. Commentator Scott Carlberg takes a look at energy use in the U.S. and how we all have a role to play.

Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.

Many expect electricity demand to double in the Kansas City region as an array of new data centers open here to support AI and related technology. But will Kansas City utility customers end up paying the cost?

As nuclear manufacturers and researchers descend on Texas, responding to the governor's legislative call, environmentalists and analysts voice their concerns.

New research reveals a massive planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.

In February 2021, Texas and wide swaths of North America were shut down by Winter Storm Uri, which caused massive blackouts and left millions of people without power for days. The winter storms exposed vulnerabilities in our country’s electrical grid, and underlined the pressing need for a more reliable energy system. Is a recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion a possible path forward?

Xcel Energy recently announced an ambitious plan to go completely carbon free.As Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves tells HPPR, the energy giant has set a goal…

Wind power remains the least expensive way to generate electricity in almost every county in the High Plains listening region.In fact, according to a map…

Texas is hunkering down for another summer of scorching heat—and that will likely mean record-breaking power demand once again.However, as Houston Public…

This summer, Texas has broken records for heat levels and electricity. The summer has been the second hottest on record and still may become the hottest…