The burgeoning energy consumption of artificial intelligence data centers is poised to significantly increase electricity expenses for millions of consumers. PJM, which operates the largest electrical grid in the United States, is implementing an additional $6.3 billion in electricity costs for households and businesses across 13 states. These rate adjustments are projected to impact millions over the next two years, further contributing to the $29 billion in cumulative costs that data centers have already imposed on PJM regions since 2024.
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