Grid reliability projected to decline as data centers drive demand, watchdog says

Jan 30, 2026 - 04:00
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Grid reliability projected to decline as data centers drive demand, watchdog says
The outlook for electric grid reliability in North America is worsening, as demand may outpace supply in the years ahead, according to a key watchdog. In its annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned that demand from new data centers and other large loads is expected to outpace energy supply…