What's behind rising electricity bills? Experts say it's a lot more than data centers.

What's behind rising electricity bills in the US? Electricity bills are rising in the US - and politicians are mostly blaming either renewable energy or data centers and AI. But do either of those really explain the problem? Recent research points to a slew of other factors, including delays in bringing new energy sources online, an aging grid, extreme weather, and supply chain challenges. But with new technology and reforms, there might still be a way to come back from this. Business Insider producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise and talks to experts to find out the truth. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, check out this reading list . More from Explainers Electricity bills are rising in the US - and politicians are mostly blaming either renewable energy or data centers and AI. But do either of those really explain the problem? Recent research points to a slew of other factors, including delays in bringing new energy sources online, an aging grid, extreme weather, and supply chain challenges. But with new technology and reforms, there might still be a way to come back from this. Business Insider producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise and talks to experts to find out the truth. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, check out this reading list .

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