913: The Real Toll AI Data Centers Are Taking on the Grid (and how to fix it) | with Jon Parrella
AI isn’t just increasing demand for electricity - it’s changing how power behaves.
In this Tactical Tuesday, Nico Johnson sits down with Jon Parrella of Terraflow Energy to break down a problem few people are talking about: modern AI data centers don’t draw power like traditional loads. They ramp rapidly, swing unpredictably, and introduce volatility that existing infrastructure wasn’t designed to handle.
That shift is putting real strain on generators, batteries, and the grid itself - accelerating wear, increasing complexity, and creating new risks for developers and investors alike.
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