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PJM trims summer 2027 peak demand forecast to ~160 GW from ~164 GW because some projects, including data centers, lack firm service or construction commitments

PJM trims summer 2027 peak demand forecast to ~160 GW from ~164 GW because some projects, including data centers, lack firm service or construction commitments

The biggest US grid operator dialed back its forecast for power demand growth, offering a reality check to the frenzy around the artificial intelligence boom.

PJM, the nonprofit operator for a 13-state US power grid, expects power demand to grow 4.8% per year on average over the next decade, driven by the AI boom

Increasing demand from tech industry threatens to max out generation capacity in 13-state region; rate increases anger consumers