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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.

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Published: 28 July 2026
Source: TechCrunch
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 29 July 2026

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