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PUC warns status quo won’t work as ‘electricity supply, demand move out of sync’

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By Kim Riley | September 16, 2026

Rapidly growing electricity demand — driven largely by data centers — could create serious reliability risks across the state and the broader region unless power supply keeps pace, according to a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) independent analysis released Sept. 14. “Pennsylvania is at an energy crossroads,” said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. “Data center development brings significant opportunities, but that growth cannot come at the expense of the families and business...

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