Data centers to add billions in power costs in 13 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Data Centers expected to drive $6.3 BILLION in added electricity costs across 13 states

A power auction conducted by PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electrical grid operator, is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to the electricity bills of millions of households and businesses across 13 Eastern states and the District of Columbia within the next three years. The sharp increase stems from surging electricity demand tied […]

Pennsylvania Data Centers Face Increased Oversight Under New Law

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Data centers to add billions in power costs in 13 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey

The high costs have so angered Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro that he sued PJM in December 2024 and reached a settlement that capped the price set by the auction, saving consumers billions of dollars.

Pennsylvania requires data centres to report energy, water usage

Data centres sited in Pennsylvania will be required to report their annual usage of power and water, according to the latest state budget.