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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Catamount Wind Project Reaches Commercial Operations in Texas

LCG, February 24, 2005--Catamount Energy Corp. (Catamount) yesterday announced that its 91.5-MW wind farm has reached full commercial operations this month. The project, Sweetwater 2, is located in Nolan County, Texas and includes 61, 1.5-MW GE turbines.

The project developer was DKRW Energy LLC, and the project was funded by Catamount and Babcock & Brown. With the completion of the project, Catamount, an unregulated affiliate of CVPS (Central Vermont Public Service), now has part ownership in a total of 129 MW of wind projects, with additions planned for 2005. One Pennsylvania-based project Catamount is currently pursuing is the development of a 47-turbine wind farm located in Jackson and McIntyre townships.

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