# Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

- Published: 2026-07-15T00:39:01Z
- Updated: 2026-07-18T11:09:28Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/business/energy-environment/pjm-electricity-prices-data-centers.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Politics
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A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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