Sunday, 15 March, 2026
Big Tech Data Centers May Be Disconnected During U.S. Power Emergencies
By Isha
Rapid expansion of data centers—fuelled largely by AI demand—is straining U.S. power grids, prompting states like Texas and regions like PJM to explore policies that allow large users to be disconnected during power emergencies. The move aims to prevent blackouts as grid infrastructure struggles to keep up. Data center operators are pushing back, warning of reliability risks.
Read full story at Economic Times