US Largest Grid Updates Emergency Plan as AI Stretches Capacity (opens original article in a new tab)

The largest US power grid is updating its emergency plan to address electricity shortages caused by rising data-center demand, adding a capacity advisory to warn of potential shortages even without extreme weather. Grid operators are adjusting procedures to manage increased power demand from AI and data centers, with PJM planning to issue early warnings and use backup generators in emergencies.

• US largest grid updates emergency plan due to surging data-center demand
• PJM Interconnection LLC adds capacity advisory for potential electricity shortages
• Grid operators adjust procedures to handle increased power demand from AI and data centers
• PJM plans to issue capacity advisories 3-5 days before potential emergencies