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Regulators reject plan to cut power to data centers

The grid operator wanted the option to cut power to data centers during shortages, but regulators said no; demand is climbing faster than new generation.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal regulators rejected the largest US grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers, with demand rising faster than new generation.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the grid is full, the robots are hungry, and nobody gets to be turned off. Your lights flicker first, you'll see.

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