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average commercial rate in the top-10 US data center states (≈ identical to other states)

~14.4-14.5¢/kWhobserved

Value kindobserved — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
As of2025-26
SourceElectric Choice / RealClearEnergy synthesis · State-rate comparison: the ten states with the most data centers averaged 14.46¢/kWh in 2025.
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-09-26 · fast cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-06-29
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