Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
Grid Under Pressure: US Operator Proposes Emergency Shut-Offs for Power-Hungry Data Centers
By TechShots Studio
PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electrical grid operator, has proposed emergency measures to cut power to high-demand data centers during severe energy shortages, forcing them onto backup generators to protect residential supplies. Facing a 6.8-gigawatt reliability deficit across 13 states, the move underscores escalating tensions between tech expansion and grid stability, though PJM still requires approval from individual state regulators.
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