One Thing: How the AI Boom Is Costing You More at Home

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As the appetite for artificial intelligence rises, so does the need for power-hungry data centers. While residents who live near them complain of the noise and pollution, data suggests they could spike utility bills far and wide. We hear from an electricity law expert on why regulators are thinking of reforms – but will it be too late?

Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Ari Peksoe, Director, Harvard Law School Electricity Law Initiative 

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Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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As the appetite for artificial intelligence rises, so does the need for power-hungry data centers. While residents who live near them complain of the noise and pollution, data suggests they could spike utility bills far and wide. We hear from an electricity law expert on why regulators are thinking of reforms – but will it be too late?

Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Ari Peksoe, Director, Harvard Law School Electricity Law Initiative 

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Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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2025-10-12 20 min
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