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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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Hydro-Quebec to Install Upgraded Hydro Generators

LCG, Sep. 23, 2002--Run-of-river hydro generating units on the Outaouais River, in the Abitibi Temiscamingue area of Quebec, will be replaced over a four-year period beginning in 2003.

Hydro-Quebec has contracted with GE Power Systems subsidiary GE Hydro to provide the new generators, which will replace a total of eight generators at the Rapid-2 and Rapide-7 stations. The total increase in output capacity will be 12 megawatts, provided by eight separate generating units. The stations are near Cadillac, Quebec.

The original units were installed in the 1940's and 1950's. One generating unit will be replaced at each station per year. Hydro-Quebec is a utility which is owned by the province.
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