WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), an emerging company focused on energy solutions, today issued a statement addressing the accelerating U.S. energy cost surge tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, positioning the Company at the center of emerging solutions to stabilize power markets.
Recent Federal Reserve commentary and U.S. Energy Information Administration data confirm that AI-driven data center demand is creating a structural supply shock across national power grids. Electricity consumption is now reaching record levels, with commercial demand surpassing residential usage for the first time. In key regions such as the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, grid capacity constraints have already triggered sharp increases in wholesale energy pricing, translating into residential utility hikes of up to 14% in high-density data center corridors.
This surge is not isolated to utilities. Rising industrial power costs are cascading through the broader economy, increasing expenses for logistics, food production, healthcare systems, and manufacturing. As a result, energy is emerging as a primary driver of sustained inflationary pressure into the 2026-2027 cycle.
Elektros is actively developing and evaluating infrastructure strategies designed to mitigate these pressures. The Company's focus includes localized power generation, energy optimization technologies, and scalable frameworks intended to support high-demand AI environments without transferring disproportionate costs to consumers.
Management believes the current environment represents a structural shift in energy economics, where efficient power access becomes a critical competitive advantage. Elektros is positioning itself to address this imbalance by aligning energy innovation with the accelerating demands of AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver long-term value for both shareholders and the broader energy ecosystem.
The full "Data Center Energy Solutions" research report is available for immediate download on the company's website: https://elektros.energy/reports/data-center-energy-research.pdf
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About Elektros, Inc. Elektros, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) is focused on the development of artisanal hard-rock lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The Company's strategy centers on lithium exploration, development, and export to U.S.-based refining partners.
More information: www.elektros.energy
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