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Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026

Federal energy regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls

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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…

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  1. The Hill

    Federal energy regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls (opens The Hill)

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    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…

  2. BizPac Review

    Federal regulators reject largest US grid operator’s plan to cut power to data centers (opens BizPac Review)

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    Federal regulators rejected a plan to force data centers and other major electricity users to cut power during grid emergencies, complicating efforts to manage the centers’ surging […]

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