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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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PPM Energy Starts Construction to Expand Oregon Wind Farm

LCG, November 10, 2006--PPM Energy, a U.S. subsidiary of ScottishPower, announced yesterday that construction of the Klondike III Wind Project near Wasco, Oregon has commenced. The project, which will have a generating capacity of 221 MW, is scheduled to begin commercial operations next year.

The Klondike III Wind Project will be developed adjacent to PPM?s existing Klondike I and Klondike II Wind Power Plants, which have generating capacities of 24 MW and 75 MW, respectively.
The Klondike III wind farm will include 44 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines and 80 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines. Collectively, the three projects will provide a generating capacity of 320 MW.

PPM Energy stated that it is in discussions with a number of entities for the sale of energy and renewable energy credits from the Klondike III Wind Project.







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