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AI IntelligenceMay 16, 2026AI Intelligence
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Power prices on the largest US electric grid (PJM) jumped 76% year-over-year to an average of $136.53/MWh in Q1…

…driven by rampant demand from AI data centers. This highlights the growing energy strain from AI infrastructure.

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Power prices on the largest US electric grid (PJM) jumped 76% year-over-year to an average of $136.53/MWh in Q1, driven by rampant demand from AI data centers. This highlights the growing energy strain from AI infrastructure.