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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Power Shock: Rising Electricity Costs, AI Energy Demand & the Data Center Boom

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Electricity prices are surging — far outpacing headline inflation. Chris breaks down how AI, data centers, and rising energy demand are driving power costs higher, why states are pushing back, and how energy policy could become a major political issue. What the AI boom, grid strain, and future pricing models mean for consumers and the economy.

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