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America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages

tomshardware.com 2026-08-17 Luke James
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Data CentersGrid OperatorEnergy ShortageDemand ResponseData Center CoolingAI ComputePower InfrastructurePJM InterconnectionRenewable EnergyEnergy PolicyElectricity PricingLoad Management
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PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the U.S., is proposing to prioritize cutting power to new data centers over households during supply shortages. This move comes amid growing pressure ... Read original →
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