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Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power

Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power
NYT Technology Thursday 02 July 2026, 15:24 UTC By Ivan Penn 1 min read
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The energy secretary has asked grid managers to require data centers to use backup power when electrical systems are under strain during the heat wave.

The energy secretary has asked grid managers to require data centers to use backup power when electrical systems are under strain during the heat wave.
Energy Department Orders Data Centers (ORG) Tap Backup Power (ORG)
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