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Rising electricity prices are becoming an increasingly potent political issue, with both utilities and data centers facing growing scrutiny from federal and state lawmakers on how to insulate ratepayers from rising costs. While headlines have been dominated by the White House and Governors of states in the PJM Interconnection proposing reforms to the PJM capacity market, and by New Jersey Governor Sherrill’s goal to freeze rate hikes, the issue is also quickly becoming a focal point of congressional oversight.