Massive Heatwave Forces Government to Order Data Centers Off the Public Grid

Massive Heatwave Forces Government to Order Data Centers Off the Public Grid

2026-07-03 economy

Washington, Friday, 3 July 2026.
As extreme heat drives electricity prices past $2,500 per megawatt-hour, the federal government has ordered mid-Atlantic data centers onto backup generators to prevent widespread power grid collapse.

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