Federal energy regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls

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1. Tue, 13 October 2026

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     Federal energy regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls

     The nation’s energy regulators have shot down a bid from a regional grid operator to cut power to some large data centers during a supply shortfall — leaving the issue largely in the hands of states. Regional grid operator PJM, which manages the electric grid for several East Coast and Midwest states, proposed an ability...