A wealth of energy, grid, and data center nuggets to dig into here, but this is my favorite: the people believe in public power
In Austin for @sxsw 2026? Check out this can't-miss panel, featuring @BedoyaUSA, @dohamekki, and @owenslindsay1 of @Groundwork, on how corporations use Americans' personal data to raise costs, suppress wages, and more.
Starting at 11:30AM CT👇
Our @owenslindsay1 takes the @sxsw stage at the JW Marriott today at 11:30 AM CT to talk about how corporations are using AI-powered pricing to quietly rip us off & what we can do to fight back.
If you’re in Austin come check us out. You won’t want to miss this.
Data centers, IOUs, and big tech companies are all viewed less favorably than Congress.
But "tech companies" (without the "big") are viewed favorably, as are "public utility companies" (as opposed to "IOUs").
Also, people hate crypto. 3/
Two-thirds of voters say their electric bill has gone up. Utility companies get the brunt of the blame, with data centers and government red tape tied for a close second. 2/
Today @Groundwork and @DataProgress released some polling we did on energy, data centers, and how government should respond.
🧵 on the key findings 1/
US WHOLESALE INFLATION SPIKES MORE THAN EXPECTED
US producer prices rose 0.7% in February, above forecasts, with core wholesale inflation up 0.5%. The increase reflects higher costs for goods and services, even as consumer inflation had recently eased before rising energy prices
This new report from @TCFdotorg and @BorrowerJustice isn't only about cost of living in America. It's about an economy where our leaders think they only the top 10% need to thrive in order to keep the economy strong. Everyone else becomes fodder for big bank profit margins
Prices for final demand goods increased 1.1% in February, the largest rise since moving up 1.6% in August 2023.
Trump promised no more wars & lower prices at home.
In just a week, gas prices jumped 50+ cents per gallon. Oil is near $100 a barrel. And 87% of voters are concerned the Iran war is making costs worse — because it is.
“If they rise, they rise.” Trump now says. 🙃
Our @ENPancotti joined @NewYorkStateAG & NY state lawmakers to unveil new legislation that would ban surveillance pricing & electronic shelf labels in NY.
At a time when New Yorkers' pocketbooks are being squeezed at every turn, the last thing they need is Big Tech supercharging
Tariff chaos because of the Trump administration’s reckless policies. A spike in oil prices because of Trump’s war with Iran.
@ENPancotti in @qz breaks down why the latest BLS numbers are the floor — not a trend.
Kitty never misses on @SquawkCNBC. And we appreciate @andrewrsorkin’s keen eye for the exquisite collection of economic nonfiction in @Groundwork’s media studio. Too Big To Fail is a top pick for sure!
There continue to be more unemployed workers than job openings, according to the latest data. Given nearly 100,000 job losses in the last jobs report, trend probably continued in February, too.
Tough data day for Trump:
📉 Consumer sentiment down, plunging in the post-Iran war period
📉 Q2 GDP revised down to an anemic 0.7%
📈 Core PCE inflation up to 3.1% with no signs of cooling
