Data Center Energy Demand Forecasting and Grid Infrastructure Planning

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This project involves the planning and forecasting of electricity demand driven by the construction and operation of massive new data centers supporting the AI economy. Utilities and grid operators are working to improve the accuracy and transparency of energy demand forecasts to ensure that power plants and grid infrastructure are built only as needed, avoiding unnecessary costs to ratepayers. States like Pennsylvania and Texas are implementing regulations requiring data center developers to disclose their electricity requests and financial commitments to verify project viability.