[intake · common dreams · 2026-01-02]
US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers
AI data centers' massive energy demands are straining the US electric grid; PJM Interconnection projects a 6-gigawatt shortfall by 2027. Bipartisan political concern; residents and officials across multiple states opposing facilities over environmental impacts and utility costs.
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