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Data Centers Take Grid Responsibility | Washington DC News
PJM is pushing federal regulators to make data centers shoulder their own power demands, aiming to ease grid strain as these facilities explode in states like Virginia — with backup generators prioritized for them during peak demand, shielding regular customers from costly infrastructure upgrades. But critics warn this could unleash more pollution from diesel backups, calling for cleaner tech and stricter oversight. Meanwhile, PJM battles a backlog of grid projects and past emergency emissions waivers — all while waiting for the FERC’s 60-day decision on this high-stakes balancing act between…
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