AI Data Centers Would Go Dark First On North America’s Largest Grid

PJM Interconnection, North America's largest grid operator, would cut power to new 50-megawatt data centers before other customers during shortages unless they bring newly built power, following a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directive to all U.S. grids. The policy prioritizes existing residential and commercial customers over new large loads, potentially impacting AI data center growth.

AI Data Centers Would Go Dark First On North America’s Largest Grid By Robert J. Szczerba, ContributorSource: Forbes Innovation https://www.forbes.com/innovation/ PJM would cut new 50-megawatt data centers before anyone else unless they bring newly built power. FERC told every US grid to do the same. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.