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Utilities predict electricity demand could double or triple within years as data centers tied to a fast-growing AI economy come online, but officials question whether forecasts inflate projects that may never be built. A market watchdog warned of speculation and double counting, and a FERC commissioner sought better vetting. Texas passed a law to verify requests and financial commitment. In Pennsylvania, PPL projects data centers will more than triple peak demand by 2030, citing contracts, while higher Philadelphia bills linked to mid-Atlantic wholesale costs spur a lawmaker’s push to strengthen forecast oversight.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.