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Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers
Google and Voltus expand a virtual power plant in the PJM region to one gigawatt, paying users to reduce electricity consumption.
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To Make Way for Data Centers, Google Will Pay Others to Use Less Power
Google partners with Voltus to purchase one gigawatt of distributed capacity in the PJM region to support data centers.
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After the Hottest Summer Ever, the Bill Comes Due
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DC, Maryland and Virginia under power grid emergency. What does it mean for customers?
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PJM Issues Maximum Generation Alert for Oct. 13, Extends Capacity Advisory to Oct. 14
PJM’s maximum generation alert and a DOE emergency order thrust the Mid‑Atlantic grid into a high‑risk blackout window.
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FERC rejects most of PJM’s large load interconnection plan
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FERC chair slams PJM ‘mess’ as country’s largest grid operator delays power auction
Federal regulators criticize the nation's largest grid operator as power auctions face delays over data center costs.
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PJM drops Oklo advanced nuclear project from interconnection study cycle
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PJM eyes data center, crypto reliability requirements after 3.8 GW of load trips offline
PJM is weighing new grid reliability rules for data centers and crypto operations following a major load trip.
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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest US power grid is proposing emergency auctions and power curtailments for data centers to prevent widespread blackouts driven by AI demand.
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FERC will impose reforms if PJM fails to adopt changes by September, chairman warns
Federal energy regulators warn of a grave legitimacy crisis and demand major reforms for the nation's biggest electric grid by September.
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PJM capacity prices hit price cap, reserve shortfall grows
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Largest US Grid Misses Power Supply Target Amid AI Surge
The largest US power grid misses its supply target as surging electricity demand from data centers drives capacity prices to the cap.
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BGE’s proposed $8-per-month rate hike won’t take effect until at least January, regulator says
BGE's proposed monthly rate hike faces a delay until January, drawing scrutiny from consumer advocates and state regulators.
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Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
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Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power
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Emergency Ordered for Largest US Power Grid as Record Heat Nears
Record heat drives emergency orders for the U.S.'s largest power grid as nearly a million lose electricity.