Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is

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Data centers now account for about 7% of U.S. electricity demand, up from 1% 15 years ago, and demand is rapidly increasing.
The real issue is the structurally limited grid, which struggles with new demands from EVs, heat pumps, industrial electrification, and data centers.
Policymakers should treat demand flexibility as a grid resource to absorb new load without major new infrastructure, as shifting data center usage could avoid $150 billion in costs.
Incentivize data centers designed for grid interactivity, with features like battery storage, to dynamically adjust energy consumption and support the grid.
Modernize interconnection and planning processes to incorporate flexible loads, storage, and demand coordination as capacity resources, moving beyond outdated assumptions.

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