US electric grid warns data centers on power consumption

US electric grid warns data centers on power consumption

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Charleston, Kanawha County, WV·9/2/2026

The largest US electricity grid has issued a warning to data centers regarding their significant power demands. Data centers are being put on notice that they must secure adequate power supply or face potential electricity usage cuts during periods of grid strain.

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Bring enough power to operate or risk being forced to cut electricity use when the grid is strained.