Monitoring Analytics: PJM's recent electricity auction is expected to add $6.3B to customers' bills in 13 states and DC through 2029 due to data center demands
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A single PJM capacity auction adding $6.3B to bills across 13 states and DC because of data center demand makes AI compute a political line item, not just a cloud bill. If your footprint touches PJM, assume rising scrutiny on siting, efficiency, and demand response when you negotiate power and community approvals.
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