Data Centers Drive Higher Forecasts for Electric Demand in Pennsylvania, Sparking Climate Worries

Three electric-transmission zones that are wholly or partly in Pennsylvania are expected to see sharp increases in power demand from current and new data centers in the next few years, according to a new forecast from the grid operator PJM, underscoring concerns that the centers may hinder decarbonization and exceed the grid’s ability to supply … Continue reading Data Centers Drive Higher Forecasts for Electric Demand in Pennsylvania, Sparking Climate Worries