Power Brokers: What’s really behind your soaring utility bills

  • January 15, 2026
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By: Nick Bowlin | Harper’s Magazine

Nick Bowlin examines the rising cost of utility bills and how the growth of energy-intensive industries like data centers is reshaping the energy landscape. The article quotes CUB Chief Economist Steve Kihm andeveals how utilities and regulators often prioritize corporate and investor interests over the needs of everyday consumers. Bowlin sheds light on the policies and profit structures that allow this imbalance, raising questions about fairness and affordability in a changing energy economy.

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