TechCrunch Climate 8 May 2026

The biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy

The biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy

Why It Matters for ITAD

This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.

PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.

Key Takeaways

  • The biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy.

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