US ELECTRIC GRIDS UNDER PRESSURE FROM ENERGY-HUNGRY DATA CENTERS ARE CHANGING STRATEGY
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✍️ Policymakers are considering a tough-love solution to address the growing demand for electricity from data centers, which could involve disconnecting data centers from the grid during power emergencies.
👉 Data centers are a significant source of electricity demand 👉 Policymakers are considering disconnecting data centers from the grid during power emergencies 👉 Texas is testing this approach, with other states considering similar measures 👉 Data centers are being asked to reduce their energy consumption during peak usage periods 👉 Some experts argue that this approach could save money for regular ratepayers
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