<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>PJM Interconnection, the largest US power grid operator serving 65 million customers in 13 states, is facing a 20% increase in summer electricity bills due to high demand.</li><li>Supply and demand challenges are exacerbated by state energy policies closing power plants and delays in renewable energy projects due to policy changes.</li><li>Renewable energy projects are seen as a cost-effective way to increase power generation capacity, but the Trump administration's policies have hindered progress.</li><li>The surge in demand from data centers, including from ChatGPT AI models, has further strained PJM's resources, leading to price spikes and delayed power plant connections.</li></ul>

Major US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices up

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