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first_reported: 2026-11-06 07:17 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 07:17 EST
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# Study finds data centers likely have small effect on power prices

A new study by Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania researchers found data centers probably have only a small effect on residential electricity prices.

Section: [Business & Economy](/philadelphia/section/business.md) · Entities: [Harvard University](/philadelphia/wiki/harvard-university.md), [University of Pennsylvania](/philadelphia/wiki/university-of-pennsylvania.md)

## Coverage

- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/business/technology/data-center-electricity-prices-20261106.html), 2026-11-06 07:17 EST: Americans hate data centers. But they might not actually be raising prices.

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