This is how AI can benefit the future of energy Fox News chief political anchor and 'Special Report' executive editor Bret Baier has the latest on the data demand and expanding the grid. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial Intelligence and data centers have been blamed for rising electricity costs across the U.S. In December 2025, American consumers paid 42% more to power their homes than ten years ago.  "When you have increased demand and inadequate supply, costs are going