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

PJM, overseeing one of the largest electricity grids in the U.S., has been authorized by the Trump administration to mandate data centers and other large customers to activate their back-up generators during the ongoing heatwave. This move aims to ensure grid stability and prevent potential blackouts by reducing the strain on the primary power supply. The decision underscores the growing concern over energy resilience amid extreme weather, highlighting the critical role of data centers in maintaining operational continuity during such events.