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2 AI campuses (0 operating)
0 MW AI power operating now
3.6 GW AI power planned
223 data centers statewide
AI data centers in Illinois What it could mean for power bills Grid region costs rising (PJM) In PJM, the grid serving 13 states from Illinois to New Jersey, a record capacity auction pushed power costs up, with data centers named the main driver. Monthly bills were expected to rise more than 5%; in Columbus, Ohio, about $27 a month.
July 2025 · Source ↗
Home electricity prices rising nationwide The US Energy Information Administration expects average home electricity prices to reach 18.2 cents per kWh in 2026, almost 5% higher than 2025, with demand from businesses including data centers a key reason. Some East Coast areas may see up to 7% a year.
May 2026 · Source ↗
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