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The power decisions that could shape the next century
The AI-driven power boom is increasing electricity demand from data centers, prompting debates over infrastructure costs, grid access, and regulatory frameworks at PJM and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Decisions on how to integrate large-scale power users could shape electricity prices, reliability, and the pace of AI development.
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