PJM Interconnection Power Prices Up 76% Amid Data Center Demand

Power prices in the PJM Interconnection surged by 76% over the past year, with wholesale prices for one megawatt-hour of electricity reaching $136.53, up from $77.78. Monitoring Analytics, the independent market monitor, attributed this spike to the drastic increase in electricity demand from data centers. The report warns that unless these demand issues are addressed, customers will face even larger price impacts in the near future. PJM’s grid operator encountered delays in processing new generating sources, which contributed to the supply shortage impacting prices.