Slow Data Center Hookups Offer Summer Relief for US Power Grids

Slow data center hookups offer summer relief for U.S. power grids As temperatures soar across much of the United States this summer, the country's data centers have provided a welcome respite for struggling power grids, according to industry and grid experts. The slowdown in new data center projects has led to reduced demand on electricity networks, easing pressure on utilities that have been grappling with increased energy consumption due to higher temperatures. This temporary reprieve is expected to continue until the fall when construction activities resume, potentially leading to higher …