The strategy, called dynamic line rating, or DLR, is being rapidly adopted in North America and Europe as an antidote—at least in the short term—to grid congestion woes.

Google announced Monday that it has struck agreements with two regional grid operators to reduce its data center demand at times when the grid is under more strain. The tech giant unveiled ag… ...

Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centres to ease strain on U.S. grid when demand surges Google's agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Power Authority would involve ...

Google has partnered with two U.S. grid operators to reduce data center energy usage during peak demand as AI-driven electricity needs soar, prompting major shifts across the power sector.

Unprecedented data center development is driving up the cost of electricity for U.S. consumers, particularly within the country’s largest power grid.

Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.