Data Centers and AI Drive Up Electricity Bills Across Multiple States
TL;DR
Rising demand from data centers, especially in PJM's territory, has led to a 22% increase in wholesale electricity prices from 2024, causing potential utility bill hikes of up to 5% for 67 million customers across 13 states, with concerns over the impact on residential affordability and the transfer of wealth to large corporations.
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