People’s Counsel warns data center growth could raise Maryland electric bills, urges policies to limit cost shifts The Office of People's Counsel told the Prince George's County Data Center Task Force that proposed data center load growth in PJM could drive large transmission projects and higher capacity and energy prices, and recommended 'bring your own generation' and state tariff rules to reduce cost risks for residential customers.

Maryland's electric bills could skyrocket due to rapid data center growth, prompting urgent calls for new policies to protect consumers.

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PJM warns data‑center load growth strains grid; forecasts potential voltage risk by mid‑2027 Jason Stanek of PJM outlined regional grid capacity shortfalls tied in part to rapid data‑center growth, warned of potential voltage collapse in Maryland by mid‑2027 without new resources or transmission, and described planning, queue and capacity market constraints.

Maryland's electricity grid is at risk of voltage collapse by mid-2027 due to the explosive growth of data centers—urgent action is needed to secure reliable energy for millions.

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