The Verge Science
27 January 2026
The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
The colossal winter storm that swept across 34 states left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. Bitterly cold temperatures lingering after Winter Storm Fern are still testing power grids, already under stress from a rush of new AI data centers. Over the weekend, wholesale electricity prices soared in Virginia, the state with the most […]
Key Takeaways
- • The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers.