Data center electricity demand is expected to drive up costs after recent power auction
Data centers are expected to add billions in electricity costs across 13 states in the years ahead after a recent power auction. Grid operator PJM this week announced the results of an auction to buy power for the 13 states that it serves for June 2028 through May 2029. Monitoring Analytics, an independent market monitor...
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Published: 15 July 2026
Source: The Hill Technology
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 16 July 2026
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