Latest / Energy Economics with Fexingo: Oil Prices, Renewables, and the Cost of Power

The AI Power Premium Reshaping Energy Markets
As artificial intelligence infrastructure expands rapidly through late 2026, data centers are consuming a disproportionate share of grid capacity and driving up wholesale electricity costs. This episode examines the structural shift in energy demand, analyzing how Microsoft's recent workforce adjustments signal broader efficiency pushes while energy stocks like NextEra rise on power sales expectations. We look at why clean energy equities are underperforming despite growing demand, exploring the gap between renewable generation and immediate grid needs. With crude oil prices hovering…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.