As AI data centers expand, they bring significant new energy demands that raise critical questions about grid costs and energy affordability. Our new report, Energy Affordability Report: Data Centers & Energy Choices in the AI Era, examines how the current energy boom impacts Pennsylvania’s small and medium-sized businesses, exploring why they are particularly vulnerable to rising electricity costs and offering potential policy solutions for a more equitable energy future. Learn more about the findings, the hidden costs on ratepayers, and join our conversation with report authors to discuss what policymakers and communities can do next. Read the full report here: https://asbnetwork.org/pasbn/#report1