PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave

PJM, the nation's largest electricity grid covering Maryland, Washington D.C., and a dozen other states, has been authorized by the Trump administration to mandate that data centers and other large customers switch to back-up generators during the current heatwave. This move aims to prevent potential blackouts by ensuring critical infrastructure remains operational despite the strain on the electrical grid. The decision underscores the growing concern about grid reliability during extreme weather events and highlights the importance of having contingency plans to maintain essential services.