The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is significantly increasing electricity consumption and driving up power bills for consumers in the United States and globally. In Northern Virginia, AI data centers account for 25% of the region's electricity demand, causing spikes in local rates. These centers also consume large quantities of water for cooling, comparable to the needs of small towns. The growing energy demands of AI infrastructure are straining power grids, leading to concerns about future stability and sustainability. In Taiwan, the government projects that AI electricity demand will increase eightfold over the next five years, with Nvidia's planned AI supercomputer expected to consume as much power as 100,000 households daily. Experts warn that the U.S. power grid's current fragility could jeopardize America's leadership in AI, prompting federal actions to secure reliable and sovereign energy supplies. Industry observers note that the surge in AI complexity and data center energy use is expected to continue rising through 2035, highlighting the urgent need for innovations in sustainable energy solutions for AI.