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  "description": "Researchers said slow power plant approvals threaten reliability as AI-driven electricity demand rises.\n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-13T14:00:13.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 – Delays in permitting and generator interconnection approvals are driving up electricity costs and slowing the buildout of new power generation needed for rising AI-driven demand, according to a study presented Tuesday.\n\nThe analysis modeled multiple buildout scenarios for the PJM electricity market over a 20-year period using a high-load-growth demand forecast tied to artificial intelligence, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing.\n\nResearchers estimated the most constrained scenario increased system costs by roughly $100 billion after accounting for energy, ancillary services, demand response, and unserved energy costs.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Permitting Delays Could Drive Up PJM Power Costs by $100 Billion",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-22T09:47:13.361Z"
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