Data centers’ effect on utility bills — what real estate agents need to know

what real estate agents need to know·Published Aug 21, 2026·Pricing & Profitability
Summary

Data centers' massive electricity demand could impact residential utility bills, shifting infrastructure costs. Real estate agents should monitor this as a factor in housing affordability and understand potential local government impacts like tax revenue or moratoria.

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In Ohio, data center load growth is a primary reason for recent and expected tight capacity-market conditions and high prices, driving up revenue in PJM's last capacity auction by $7.3 billion (82%).

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