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U.S. Faces Energy Crisis Amid Big Tech Demands

11/17/2025

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U.S. policymakers address rising energy demands from Big Tech data centers that threaten to overwhelm electricity grids.
Texas has initiated measures to disconnect large users during power emergencies to prevent blackouts that occurred in 2021.
The Southwest Power Pool plans to expand power-reduction programs for major users amid rising costs.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey express concerns about unpredictability and seek incentives for data centers to develop their own power sources.

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U.S. policymakers address rising energy demands from Big Tech data centers that threaten to overwhelm electricity grids.
Texas has initiated measures to disconnect large users during power emergencies to prevent blackouts that occurred in 2021.
The Southwest Power Pool plans to expand power-reduction programs for major users amid rising costs.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey express concerns about unpredictability and seek incentives for data centers to develop their own power sources.