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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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James M. Clarke has been appointed vice president for risk management and capitalallocation by Nisource Inc. Most recently risk management officer for the company, he will assume the additional responsibilities of enterprise-wide capital allocation as Nisource integrates its resources with those of Columbia Energy Group.James C. Collins has been named vice president for business development by Texas Independent Energy, a 50-50 joint venture of Panda Energy International Inc. of Dallas and PSEG Global Inc. of New Jersey. He was formerly a regional marketing executive for Louisville Gas & Electric Co.Byron T. Gannaway has been named vice president for fuels management by Texas Independent Energy, a 50-50 joint venture of Panda Energy International Inc. of Dallas and PSEG Global Inc. of New Jersey. He most recently was director of fuels acquisitions with Panda. Fred E. Meisenheimer has been named vice president and controller by Atmos Energy Corp. He joins Atmos from Vartec Telecom Inc., a privately-held telecom services provider,where he was controller and responsible for all accounting and treasury operations.
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