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Will data centers drive up electricity prices in Arkansas? Not necessarily.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette recently highlighted reporting showing that higher electricity demand does not automatically mean higher prices. Multiple factors impact electricity costs as demand grows, including long-term infrastructure needs and system planning.

What does that mean for Arkansas customers? Smart planning will be critical to keeping energy reliable and affordable as the state continues to grow. ⬇️

Coun­ter­ing the alarm­ists | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Wash­ing­ton Post pub­lished a story sev­eral months ago with this head­line: “There’s a reason elec­tri­city prices have been rising. And it’s not data cen­ters.” You wouldn’t believe that if you relied on the alarm­ists who have been act­ive on...

New Mexico’s energy strength starts with reliable supply.

Natural gas powers about 25% of the state’s electricity, helping ensure energy is available when demand rises.

But energy only matters if it can reach people.

Pipelines help safely and efficiently move that energy across the state—connecting supply to homes, businesses, and communities.

That’s what keeps New Mexico running.

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For Indiana families, energy policy comes down to two things: keeping the lights on and keeping bills manageable.

CEA’s Zach Kent, Midwest Executive Director, highlights a critical reality—those goals depend on whether infrastructure keeps up with demand.

Much of Indiana’s grid was built for a different time, before today’s growth in electrification, data centers, and industrial demand. When that system isn’t expanded in time, the impact shows up fast:
• Higher costs from delayed upgrades
• More strain during peak demand
• Greater pressure on household budgets

Indiana has remained relatively stable because it has continued investing. But other states show what happens when that progress stalls—higher prices and weaker reliability.

The takeaway: affordability is built over time. Is Indiana doing enough to stay ahead?

Zach Kent: Invest to deliver on energy affordability and reliability - Indianapolis Business Journal Affordability is not simply regulatory rhetoric; it is the byproduct of how effectively the energy system is built and managed over time.