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Baltimore Gas & Electric
Coverage of Baltimore Gas & Electric in the Nexus archive.
- Amid high heat, power demand in PJM territory could set records
PJM Interconnection warns of record electricity demand due to a heatwave affecting 13 states, including Maryland, with projected usage exceeding 166,000 megawatts. PJM seeks permission to require data centers to use backup generators during peak times, while utilities urge customers to reduce energy consumption. AI data centers are cited as a key driver of increased grid strain.