Data centers may face temporary power outages to avoid blackouts on the largest US network | TechCrunch0

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• July 28, 2026

America’s largest power grid has struggled to cope with an onslaught of data centers. Now, after an auction to add more generation capacity failed, grid operator PJM Interconnection has said it will take data centers and other large users offline during power outages. The decision comes as the breakneck pace of data center construction has