This Top Energy Dividend Stock Is Spending Another $3.1 Billion to Help Support the Unprecedented Demand for Power

The U.S. is on the cusp of an unprecedented surge in power demand. Forecasters expect the country's electricity needs to soar 31% by 2030, driven by AI data centers and electric vehicles. That's a dramatic acceleration from the 5% overall increase in U.S. power demand over the last 15 years. The coming surge in power demand will be difficult to supply. However, it presents companies with a significant opportunity to expand their power generation capabilities. The Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) is emerging as an early leader in seizing this opportunity. The gas infrastructure company has recently agreed to invest $3.1 billion in building additional natural gas-fired power capacity. That will further fuel its earnings and dividend growth engines. Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool