Philip Krein
Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Expert in power systems and electrical infrastructure who discusses grid capacity and transmission growth.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 8min
Where AI data centers are reducing power bills
Philip Krein, a University of Illinois power systems professor, and J.J. Jaisouria, a Houston utilities consultant, dig into why electricity prices are rising near AI data centers. They debate whether data centers are scapegoats or real strain on an aging grid. They also explore self-powered facilities, spreading fixed costs, and why transmission buildout is the big hurdle.
