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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania ratepayers could be shielded from some future electricity costs under legislation proposed by House Republicans who argue that growing demand from large data centers is contributing …
New Proposal Targets Rising Electric Bills and Data Center Costs Read More
EAGLEVILLE, PA — Wholesale electricity costs across the PJM Interconnection territory climbed sharply during the first quarter as rising capacity prices, transmission congestion, and growing electricity demand tied partly to …
PJM Power Costs Surge as Capacity Prices Spike on Data Center Demand Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — FS launched two automated optical networking systems aimed at reducing the complexity and deployment costs associated with AI-driven data center traffic growth and long-distance cloud connectivity.
FS Targets AI Data Center Growth With Automated Optical Systems Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) recently launched Aramark Nexus, a platform providing integrated hospitality and workforce support services for hyperscale AI data centers and remote operating environments, and secured …
Aramark Launches Nexus Platform for AI Data Center Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal lawmakers are advancing legislation to strengthen the nation’s electric grid as rising demand from artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and economic growth strains existing infrastructure.
McCormick Pushes Grid Overhaul as Power Demand Surges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring ways to expand energy generation and financing tools to meet rising demand without increasing costs for consumers, as the House Energy Committee held …
Can Pa. Boost Energy Supply Without Higher Bills? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents could be shielded from rising electricity bills tied to expanding data centers under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesday.
Will Data Centers Raise Your Electric Bill? Pa. House Moves to Block It Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major federal partnership to build new power generation and a large-scale data center in southern Ohio is expected to lower electricity costs, expand energy capacity, and …
Massive Ohio Energy and AI Project Promises Jobs, Lower Costs Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills aimed at increasing transparency and helping local governments manage the impacts of data center development advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee on Monday.
Pa. Lawmakers Advance Bills Targeting Data Center Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers moved Monday to rein in the fast-growing data center industry, advancing legislation aimed at shielding consumers from higher utility bills as energy-intensive facilities tied to …
Power-Hungry Data Centers Face New Scrutiny as PA Lawmakers Push Back Read More