https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-may-face-temporary-power-cuts-to-prevent-blackouts-on-largest-us-gridContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-may-face-temporary-power-cuts-to-prevent-blackouts-on-largest-us-gridhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-may-face-temporary-power-cuts-to-prevent-blackouts-on-largest-us-grid#u27205Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:42:41 +0000The 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.What's confirmed: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.