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Maryland residents are expected to see higher electricity bills this summer due to increasing demand on the PJM Interconnection grid, largely driven by the rapid expansion of data centers. Despite recent energy legislation aimed at easing costs, analysts warn that underlying pressures from data center growth on grid reliability are largely unresolved.
Key differences have emerged between the Maryland House and Senate versions of the Utility RELIEF Act, a wide-ranging energy bill with just two weeks left in the legislative session. The bill includes distinct provisions on utility rate-setting, data centers, and the EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program, with ongoing debate and opposition from various groups. Amendments aim to adjust tariffs for large load data centers and establish a state-level registry.