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Data center expansion in the region is driving up power needs and causing price surges in the largest U.S. power market.

9 reports, 2 independent Updated Jul 8
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Data center expansion in the region is driving up power needs and causing price surges in the largest U.S. power market.

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Amazon Web ServicesPJM Interconnection

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  1. Tech giants Amazon and Meta are increasing power needs in the PJM region, driving up costs.1 source
  2. Energy-hungry data centers are straining the PJM grid, causing capacity prices to soar, leading PJM to develop a procurement strategy for shortfalls.Sub-event
  3. Amazon's expanding data centers are driving power price surges in the largest U.S. power market.1 source

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