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US grid proposes blackouts for new data centers during shortages

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PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, has proposed new rules that would prioritize cutting power to new data centers during shortages. Under these proposed regulations, data centers exceeding 50 MW that do not secure their own electricity generation by June 1, 2027, would face curtailment before other customers. This measure aims to address the grid's capacity deficit, which has been exacerbated by the increasing demand from data centers, with PJM projecting significant new load growth against declining generation. AI

IMPACT New regulations may increase operational costs and complexity for AI-focused data centers, potentially slowing expansion.

RANK_REASON Grid operator proposes new regulations impacting large energy consumers like data centers due to capacity concerns. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity generation to avoid shutoffs

    PJM Interconnection has asked federal regulators to approve rules that would cut power to new data centers ahead of households during supply shortages.

  2. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/KeanuRave100 ·

    America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity generation to avoid shutoffs

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1vro1o1/americas_largest_grid_wants_to_cut_power_to_new/"> <img alt="America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity g…

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