US Supreme Court ruling may have energy market, AI ripple effects
By Emma Whitford ( July 1, 2026, 16:28 GMT | Comment) -- Amid warnings that regulatory independence is crucial for stable energy markets, the US Supreme Court has endorsed the president’s authority to fire independent agency commissioners. The move could have a long-term destabilizing effect on electricity customers, including the data centers fueling America’s artificial intelligence boom.Amid warnings that regulatory independence is crucial for stable energy markets, the US Supreme Court has endorsed the president’s authority to fire independent agency commissioners. The move could have a destabilizing effect on electricity customers, including the data centers fueling America’s artificial intelligence boom....
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