AI Data Centers Causing Grid Jitters Across US

A Bloomberg report reveals AI data centers are putting the US power grid on edge, affecting 3.7 million households near these tech hubs. Over 75% of power distortions occur within 20 miles of major data centers like those in Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” and Chicago. Each center can gulp up to 20 MW—enough to run 10,000 ACs! Experts warn that without grid upgrades, appliance fires and outages could become more common. While utility companies play down the issue, the surge in AI demand eyes 2030’s projected 9% electricity consumption.