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AI Demand Drives 60% Surge in Power Costs for Major US Grid
The PJM Interconnection reports a 60% increase in supply costs due to power-hungry data centers, with a $16.4 billion auction failing to secure enough future supply commitments. This trend raises concerns about grid reliability and consumer costs amid the AI boom.
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AI bumps power cost 60% as mega US grid fails to hit supply goal
AI Demand Drives 60% Surge in Power Costs for Major US Grid
AI bumps power cost 60% as mega US grid fails to hit supply goal
AI bumps power cost 60% as mega US grid fails to hit supply goal
AI bumps power cost 60% as mega US grid fails to hit supply goal
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