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electricity

[ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-] / ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌi lɛk- /


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Meta is building a data center in Louisiana nearly the size of Manhattan that will use as much electricity as 1.6 million homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It also supports long-term investment in renewables to break the link between electricity and gas prices.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The sanctions have caused shortages of medicines, equipment, fuel, food and electricity as well as outbreaks of diseases that were previously prevented.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Italy's total coal generation in 2025 was approximately 2,975 GWh, and less than 1 percent of national electricity output, according to state-controlled power grid operator Terna.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The hacienda accommodations had electricity and running water.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French