电价上涨带来居民抵制，美国数据中心面临挑战，太阳能和储能将是短期关键

Core Insights - The construction of data centers in the U.S. is facing a dual challenge of power scarcity and community opposition, exacerbated by rising electricity prices driven by increased demand from these centers [1][6][8] Group 1: Electricity Price Surge - The capacity price in the PJM interconnection has skyrocketed from $2.2 billion in the 2023/2024 delivery year to $16.1 billion in the 2026/2027 delivery year, indicating a significant increase in electricity costs [3] - Capacity prices in the PJM "rest of market" area surged from $29 per megawatt-day in the 2024/2025 delivery year to $269 per megawatt-day in the 2025/2026 delivery year, marking a more than fivefold increase within a year [3] - This surge in electricity prices has resulted in an average bill increase of 18% to 25% for residents in the PJM region [3][6] Group 2: Policy Responses and Community Resistance - At least 12 states are considering new policies to ensure data centers bear the full costs of their electricity consumption, aiming to prevent the financial burden from falling on ordinary consumers [1][7] - Local policymakers are under pressure to create special rate structures that internalize the costs associated with data centers, reflecting a significant policy shift [7] - Community opposition, driven by concerns over rising electricity costs, water resource depletion, and noise pollution, is increasingly becoming a threat to data center projects [8][9] Group 3: Energy Solutions - Short-term solutions to the electricity demand crisis include solar and energy storage, which accounted for 80% of new generation capacity in the U.S. in 2024 [2][10] - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that 48.6 GW of new capacity was added, with approximately 80% coming from solar and storage [10] - In the long term, natural gas and nuclear energy are viewed as essential components for ensuring stable power supply, with large tech companies exploring direct power agreements with nuclear energy providers [10][14]