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Energy Regulators Reject Data Center Power Cuts
Federal energy regulators have rejected a proposal by PJM, a regional grid operator, to cut power to data centers during supply shortages. The decision leaves the issue largely in state hands.
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The Hill
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2026-10-13 21:51 UTC
The Hill
The nation’s energy regulators have shot down a bid from a regional grid operator to cut power to some large data centers during a supply shortfall — leaving the issue largely in the hands of states. Regional grid operator PJM, which manages the electric grid for several East Coast and Midwest state
2026-10-13 21:58 UTC