Imagine the sun as an enormous, blazing powerhouse above us. It radiates such a vast amount of energy that in just one hour, it could provide enough power for the entire planet for a whole year.

Even if AI guzzles less energy than the zeitgeist suggests, a range of forces driving electricity use lurk around the corner.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that a state watchdog is the latest to begin hearings on ‘urgent policy dilemma.’ ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ian writes on fossil energies, climate, and transition to renewables.

Surging demand for electricity presents huge new investment needs as well as regulatory challenges.