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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.

TechCrunch AI· Tim De Chant·Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM UTC
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