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Central Ohio Faces Energy Shortfall Amid Record Heat

6/22/2025

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Central Ohio is bracing for an energy shortfall as soaring temperatures and booming developments push demand to new heights. In New York, residents face a 6.5% hike in electric bills this summer. Both areas are on high alert, with PJM stressing the importance of keeping power plants operational while New York strategizes to prevent outages.

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Central Ohio is bracing for an energy shortfall as soaring temperatures and booming developments push demand to new heights. In New York, residents face a 6.5% hike in electric bills this summer. Both areas are on high alert, with PJM stressing the importance of keeping power plants operational while New York strategizes to prevent outages.