News TechTarget: What record U.S. energy exports mean for your IT budget Aug 14, 2026 Share This Article Subscribe For Updates Uncover negotiation leverage and unlock savings across your IT spend. Rising energy costs are becoming an increasingly important factor in enterprise IT spending, particularly across data center, cloud and colocation agreements. As U.S. energy exports reach record levels and AI drives greater demand for computing power, IT leaders may face increased costs and new risks hidden within their technology contracts. In this TechTarget article, NPI CEO Jon Winsett shares his perspective on what IT leaders should be watching, including energy pass through clauses, cost sensitivity and contract protections that can help organizations prepare for continued price volatility.Read more here. Share This Article Subscribe For Updates Uncover negotiation leverage and unlock savings across your IT spend.