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PJM, the largest electric grid operator in the U.S., is facing a potential energy supply crisis driven by the increasing demand from AI data centers, particularly in Northern Virginia. With energy demand projected to rise by 4.8% annually over the next decade, consumers are experiencing rising rates while older power plants are being shut down faster than new ones can be built. Regulatory challenges and a lack of investment in infrastructure add to the urgency, prompting calls for more oversight and potential changes in policy.