Who pays for the data boom? Energy prices, grid upgrades, and the politics of power with counsel Porter Wiseman and Stewart Forbes (Hogan Lovells)

In this episode of the Future of Energy podcast, Hogan Lovells counsel Stewart Forbes and Porter Wiseman unpack the drivers behind rising U.S. electricity prices. They explore how AI-driven data centers, electrification, and an aging grid are fueling record demand, and examine the role of natural gas, renewables, and regulatory policy in shaping today’s energy transition. The discussion highlights opportunities for innovation and investment in grid modernization, clean energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies – and what these shifts mean for utilities, developers, and consumers navigating the future of energy.