Data Centers' Power Demand: Speculative or Necessary?
Update: 2025-11-18
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Power companies are seeking regulatory approval for massive spending on new power plants and grid upgrades, citing growing electricity demands from AI data centers. However, theres a concern that these demand forecasts might be inflated, potentially leading consumers to pay for unnecessary power plants. Many utility companies are using high estimates to justify building new data centers, often submitting requests to multiple utilities. This practice can result in multiple utilities building new plants, even if only one is needed. Experts are worried about this situation, as it could lead to unreliable power grids or consumers being stuck paying for unused power plants for decades. Ohios public utilities commission recently implemented a rule requiring data centers to pay for at least eighty-five percent of the electricity they request, resulting in a significant drop in potential demand requests.
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