U.S. consumers spent on average $1,760 on electricity in 2023, second only to gasoline. And those residential electricity costs are expected to increase 13-18 percent by 2026. Why? Blame it on infrastructure changes needed for data centers. They supply computational power for AI and cryptocurrency and help drive up the cost as power companies pass them on to consumers. Some residents are hoping residential solar panels will save them money. Interview guests: Julien Dumoulin-Smith, managing director Jeffries; Andy Holzhauser, co-owner Donovan Energy; Zach McGuire, executive director Columbus Region Green Fund; Andrew Garth, executive vice president and general counsel The Port; Madeline Yozwiak, led study on the effect residential solar has on energy insecurity; Chris Heckman, Pleasant Cake, LLC; Lewis Connel, sales director SustainergyPlease give us your feedback: https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

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