Juneau’s dockside shore power costs are rising sharply, with officials attributing the increase to surging demand for electricity from data centers and electric vehicles. The growing reliance on shore power—used to supply energy to ships while docked—has strained local infrastructure as both industries expand rapidly. Concerns are growing over whether the region’s power grid can keep pace with the escalating needs of these energy-intensive operations. The situation highlights broader challenges in balancing economic growth with sustainable energy supply.

Soaring cost of shore power for Juneau docks due in part to high demand for data centers and EVs, officials told  Juneau Independent