Data centre demand uncertainty disrupts US grid forecasts, risks complicating decarbonisation -webinar

Published 22:31 on April 30, 2026 / Last updated at 22:31 on April 30, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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A surge in data centre-driven electricity demand is exposing gaps in US grid planning, with experts warning on Thursday that flawed load forecasting risks higher costs, delayed clean energy connections, and reliability shortfalls.
A surge in data centre-driven electricity demand is exposing gaps in US grid planning, with experts warning on Thursday that flawed load forecasting risks higher costs, delayed clean energy connections, and reliability shortfalls.


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