Insight
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%).
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.
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%).