Green Mountain Power

As more data centers hook up to the grid, how will electric companies keep prices down?

The growth of power-hungry data centers raises concerns about their impact on electricity prices for households and businesses. While some studies suggest data centers can lower prices by spreading fixed grid costs, significant new infrastructure needs could drive prices up. Utilities like Vermont's Green Mountain Power are grappling with these dynamics, with Vermont's long-standing regulations requiring developers to pay for their own infrastructure upgrades.