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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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Some Creditors Allowed Second Vote on PG&E Bankruptcy Plan

LCG, Sep. 23, 2002--Following a vote tally on competing bankruptcy reorganization plans for Pacific Gas & Electric, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali will allow some rank-and-file creditors to re-cast their votes.

While the recent vote was found to be in favor of the utility's plan, a revised version of a plan developed by the California Public Utilities Commission was supported by the official creditors' committee. Montali has agreed to allow a re-vote in some cases, but has not yet determined which creditors will be permitted to cast new ballots.

The method by which the voting would take place, or at what date, was not announced. Meanwhile, a trial to determine the legality and practicality of each plan will go ahead beginning on Nov. 12.
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