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Rising Electricity Bills Prompt Calls for Consumer Protections

12/22/2025

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Rising electricity bills in Maryland, New Jersey, and surrounding states reflect growing data-center demand.
PJM Interconnection reported record-high electricity auction prices driven by anticipated future demand.
PJM's chief operating officer says data-center demand exceeds new supply, prompting substantial infrastructure investments.
Maryland's People's Counsel says upgrade costs will burden all customers.
Governor Josh Shapiro has called for reforms to protect consumers from escalating prices.

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Story summary

Rising electricity bills in Maryland, New Jersey, and surrounding states reflect growing data-center demand.
PJM Interconnection reported record-high electricity auction prices driven by anticipated future demand.
PJM's chief operating officer says data-center demand exceeds new supply, prompting substantial infrastructure investments.
Maryland's People's Counsel says upgrade costs will burden all customers.
Governor Josh Shapiro has called for reforms to protect consumers from escalating prices.