# Are our electric grids too big to function?

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Podcast: [Marketplace Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-tech-318132)
Published: 2026-06-16T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/06/16/are-our-electric-grids-too-big-to-function
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## Resource

Demand for power is growing thanks to the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure across the U.S. But as utility bills continue to rise, states and grid operators are turning to address problems in grid infrastructure. Reliability and affordability are among the largest concerns for regulators and consumers alike. On July 23rd, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting with PJM Interconnection LLC, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, to address these issues. “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Ethan Howland, a senior reporter at Utility Dive, about how these problems may get addressed, and what’s at stake for the United States power grid.

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