Shapiro urges end to ‘excessive’ utility hikes despite limited authority
Rapid growth of data centers has boosted electricity demand and wholesale prices, contributing to higher residential bills — even as Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for an end to excessive utility rate hikes despite limited authority.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is calling for an end to what he calls excessive utility rate hikes, though he has limited power to directly stop them. Among factors pushing bills higher, the rapid growth of data centers has driven up electricity demand and wholesale prices, which in turn increases residents’ bills.