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News ClipKTEN·VA

US Energy Secretary Directs Mid-Atlantic Data Centers to Use Backup Power Amid Heatwave and Grid Strain

A severe heatwave is straining electricity grids across the eastern US, particularly the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, leading to power outages and increased demand. To manage the strain, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed data centers in the PJM service region, which includes the significant data center cluster in Virginia, to use their backup power supplies. This measure aims to conserve public grid electricity for residential air conditioning and alleviate pressure on utilities like Con Edison.

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7/3/2026

News ClipCNN·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC$

During a severe heatwave, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed data centers and other large electricity customers in the mid-Atlantic, particularly those served by PJM, to utilize their backup power supplies. This directive aims to free up public grid electricity for residential air conditioning, as the region experiences high temperatures and increased energy demand. While intended to alleviate grid strain, the use of fossil-fuel-powered backup generators will increase local pollution.

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Digital Realty

7/2/2026