The Open Energy Outlook Initiative projects data center and cryptocurrency mining growth raises national electricity costs 8 percent by 2030. Virginia sees increases over 25 percent. More than 25 gigawatts of aging coal plants stay online to meet demand, and power sector emissions rise 30 percent.
Data Center Growth Could Increase Electricity Bills 8% Nationally and as Much as 25% in Some Regional Markets | Carnegie Mellon University
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Michael Blackhurst, Cameron Wade, Joe DeCarolis, Anderson de Queiroz, Jeremiah Johnson, Paulina Jaramillo
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