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Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYTimes Technology • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/business/energy-environment/pjm-electricity-prices-data-centers.html