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The PJM Load Forecast Report from January 2010 provides an in-depth analysis of projected electricity demand across the PJM regions. It indicates growth rates of 1.5% for the Mid-Atlantic, 1.6% for the Western region, and 2.5% for the Southern region, which collectively highlight an expected additional 5,600 MW of new growth over the next decade—equivalent to the power needs of 1.4 million new homes. Notably, 50% of the world's internet traffic flows through Northern Virginia, highlighting the demand from power-hungry server farms in the area.
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PJM Load Forecast Report (Jan 2010) PJM Mid-Atlantic (1.5% growth) PJM Western (1.6% growth) • PJM Southern • (2.5% growth) • Additional 5,600 MW of new growth in 10-years, equivalent to 1.4 million new homes • 50% of world’s internet traffic flows through northern VA (power hungry server farms)