Ian Stevenson

Ian Stevenson, an energy and public lands reporter at POLITICO's E&E News, discusses the unexpected intersection of AI and voter concerns over energy costs. He explains how Democrats in key states are emphasizing data center impacts on energy affordability. With AI infrastructure on the rise, Stevenson highlights potential political roadblocks that could emerge in coming elections. The conversation also covers how local elections revealed growing voter awareness of energy issues, signaling significant implications for future campaigns.