Power grid operator faces data center stress test

A study by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission warns that PJM Interconnection could face significant power shortfalls of over 13 days in 2030 if data center electricity demand grows faster than new power generation capacity can be added. The report highlights a critical timing mismatch where large data center loads are developing faster than dependable power resources, posing reliability risks and potential cost increases.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data Infrastructure, and 2 sources have reported it between 14 Sep 2026 and 23 Sep 2026.