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The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
Veir says its superconducting cables carry power five times further in twenty times less space; critics worry the data center surge means higher bills and outages.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by TechCrunch: “The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid”, with reporting from Forbes.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3:57 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: US.
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- TechCrunchThe data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
- ForbesThe Power Grid Hasn’t Changed In A Century. Data Centers Are Changing That. September 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Department of Energy projects data centers could use as much as twelve percent of US electricity by twenty twenty-eight, nearly triple today, and critics say the old grid is already being stress-tested.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBut a startup called Veir says the boom is good news. Its CEO, Tim Heidel, calls it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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