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Data Center Boom Could Add $6.3B to U.S. Power Bills

7/27/2026

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PJM projected that U.S. data-center growth could add $6.3 billion to electricity costs over three years.
A YouGov poll of 1,000 Americans found two-thirds expect electricity prices to rise if a data center is built.
Goldman Sachs projected data-center buildout will lift U.S. electricity costs by 6 % in 2026-2027 and 3 % in 2028.

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PJM projected that U.S. data-center growth could add $6.3 billion to electricity costs over three years.
A YouGov poll of 1,000 Americans found two-thirds expect electricity prices to rise if a data center is built.
Goldman Sachs projected data-center buildout will lift U.S. electricity costs by 6 % in 2026-2027 and 3 % in 2028.