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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
TechCrunchTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.
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What happened
The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
TechCrunch published: Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Data and Centers.
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