PJM Interconnection issued an emergency order due to insufficient grid capacity during an early heat wave, with over 40 GW of power offline for maintenance. Data centers now account for half of new U.S. electricity demand, contributing to elevated risks of supply shortfalls. Areas like Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. are particularly affected as electricity prices in data center-heavy regions have surged 267% over five years.
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