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PJM gets approval to shift data centers to backup power during heat waves

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PJM Interconnection, the operator of the largest electricity grid in the United States, has received approval to mandate that data centers and other large energy consumers switch to backup power during extreme heat events. This measure aims to alleviate strain on the grid during peak demand periods, particularly in states like Maryland and Washington, D.C. The approval came from the Trump administration, allowing PJM to implement this directive during the current heatwave. AI

IMPACT This policy could impact the operational costs and reliability strategies for AI data centers, which are significant energy consumers.

RANK_REASON Regulatory approval for a major grid operator to manage demand from large energy consumers during extreme weather. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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PJM gets approval to shift data centers to backup power during heat waves

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Maryland Matters: PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave. “The nation’s largest electricity grid — which includes Marylan

    Maryland Matters: PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave. “The nation’s largest electricity grid — which includes Maryland, Washington D.C, and a dozen other states — received a green light from the Trump administration on Tuesday to require…

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