The Electric Grid Is 'Not Going To Work' As Is For Data Centers Says FERC's Swett (opens original article in a new tab)

FERC chair Laura Swett said the current electric grid cannot handle data center power demands and requires unprecedented intervention to connect them while protecting consumers.

• FERC chair Laura Swett stated that the current electric grid is insufficient for data center power demands
• Unprecedented intervention is required to connect data centers to US grids
• Swett emphasized the need to protect consumers while addressing data center power needs