US Grids Push Back: Emergency Power Cutoffs Eyed for Energy-Hungry Data Centers
US Grids Push Back: Emergency Power Cutoffs Eyed for Energy-Hungry Data Centers U.S. electricity grids are facing unprecedented pressure from the explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers, prompting policymakers to consider drastic measures, including temporarily disconnecting these energy-intensive facilities during power emergencies. This strategy, first adopted by Texas, is now emerging across the nation as states grapple with maintaining grid stability amid a surge in demand driven largely by artificial intelligence. Texas took the lead after passing a bill…