Summary
Massive power demands from data centers are driving up PJM capacity and transmission costs, threatening higher utility bills for everyday Marylanders.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Hundreds of millions in added transmission and capacity charges distributed across consumer utility bills.
✅Who benefits
Wholesale energy generators and out-of-state technology firms.
⚠️Who could be affected
Local residential and commercial utility ratepayers.
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