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Data center load made up 9% of PJM wholesale costs so far in 2026: market monitor

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August 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET Source: Utility Dive. Copyright © Industry Dive (or its licensors).

Overall wholesale power costs in the PJM Interconnection jumped 46% to $56.7 billion so far this year, driven by rising energy and capacity costs, per the grid operator’s market monitor.