Artificial intelligence isn’t just reshaping how we work and create—it’s reshaping the grid. Every AI prompt, from image generation to chatbot queries, consumes surprising amounts of energy, and the demand is growing fast.

In this episode of the Positive Current Deep Dive Podcast, we unpack Google’s new disclosure on the energy footprint of AI and explore what it means for utilities, consumers, and the future of clean power. From data centers straining local grids to the hidden tradeoffs behind every “smart” tool, we break down why the cost of convenience is more than just financial—and why it matters now.

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For more details and data, see our original Explainer: Every Prompt Has a Price.