Energy & climate

PJM grid sees power bills jump 76%; data centers demand 75.8GW strain

U.S. largest grid quarterly surge worst in years. Data-center IT appetite tops 75.8GW 2026 forecast. Dominion announces first base-rate hike since 1992.

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