How data center flexibility can relieve stress on North America's western grid

How data center flexibility can relieve stress on North America's western grid

Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support the expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible.

How Data Center Flexibility Can Relieve Stress on the Western Grid

Study led by University of Utah engineers points ways to adjust data center operations to reduce pressure on the Western grid--as well as costs of up to $590 million a year. Data centers' flexibility can be harnessed to offset the high electrical demand.