Market Analysis
Stay informed about electricity market trends and price movements. PJM capacity auctions set Ohio and Pennsylvania prices 3 years ahead. ISO New England FCM determines Massachusetts capacity costs. Summer 2025 rates expected 5-8% higher due to natural gas prices.
Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Prices—Here's How
Data centers now consume 4-5% of U.S. electricity, projected to reach 8% by 2030. AI computing requires 10x more power than traditional servers. PJM capacity price surge (833%) driven largely by data center demand. Virginia (Data Center Alley) leads growth. Impact spreading to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas. Monitor rates on ElectricRates.org.
How Wholesale Electricity Markets Affect Your Home Electric Bill
Wholesale markets (PJM, ISO-NE, ERCOT) set electricity prices before suppliers add margins. PJM serves 65M people across 13 states including Ohio and Pennsylvania. ISO New England covers MA. Day-ahead and real-time energy markets clear hourly. Capacity auctions set prices 3 years ahead. Track wholesale trends on ElectricRates.org.
Why Texas Electricity Rates Differ at 1000 kWh: Explained
That 8.5¢/kWh rate on Power to Choose looks great until you get your bill and it says 11.2¢. Here is why advertised rates rarely match your actual bill and how to find your true cost.
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