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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The largest US power grid is planning to address electricity shortages caused by rising data center demand. The PJM board has proposed curtailment plans and a backstop capacity auction to maintain resource adequacy. These measures aim to prevent blackouts as AI-driven energy needs swell.

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PJM is introducing emergency power auctions and curtailment strategies for data centers.

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  1. PJM Proposes Data Center Power Cuts to Prevent Grid Blackouts

    The largest US power grid is planning to address electricity shortages caused by rising data center demand. The PJM board has proposed curtailment plans and a backstop capacity auction to maintain resource adequacy. These measures aim to prevent blackouts as AI-driven energy needs swell.

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    • The PJM board has proposed curtailment plans for data centers.
    • PJM is proposing a backstop capacity auction to address electricity shortages.
    • The largest US power grid faces widening electricity shortages due to increasing data center demand.
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