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From Shale Boom to Data Center Boom: Why Energy Planning Is Entering a New Era
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From Shale Boom to Data Center Boom: Why Energy Planning Is Entering a New Era

AI data centers are replacing the shale boom as the primary driver of U.S. electricity demand. This article explains how fuel price volatility, interconnection delays, and stalled DER capacity are forcing utilities to rethink energy planning as the industry heads toward 2026.

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