03 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Public power sector weighs data center customer risks
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US public power utilities face surge in electricity demand from data centers, with some requests exceeding total current energy use. CEOs and investors said this growth poses risks of power shortfalls and overbuilding. Utilities seek modernized rules on long-term contracts and face uncertainty on costs, wait times, and stranded costs with hyperscalers and data center developers.