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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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Gila River Plant Complete

LCG, July 21, 2003--Units 3 and 4 of the Gila River Power Station have reached a "major milestone" as part of TECO Power Services' construction program, and are substantially completed, it was announced today.
A subsidiary of TECO Energy, Inc., TECo Power Services noted that the completion of major construction at the 2,145-megawatt power plant, ahead of schedule, provides it with necessary security to provide the lenders to the project. The plant can also provide more capacity during the summer, the company said. The amount of security to be posted in connection with letter of credit postings will become $66 million, down $44 million from the current level.

Upon the completion of the units and final acceptance, scheduled this fall, the amount of postings is expected to become $8 million. TECO Energy, Inc. also has subsidiaries Tampa Electric, Peoples Gas, TECO Power Services, TECO Transport, TECO Coal and TECO Solutions.
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