Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC
- Posted on July 2, 2026
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Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC
As a punishing heatwave bakes major East Coast cities, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed data centers in the mid-Atlantic this week to use their backup power supplies instead of using electricity from the public grid, in part to ensure there was enough electricity to power resident air conditioning.
