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NERC issued a Level 3 alert warning that rapid data-center power demand swings tied to AI expansion could threaten grid stability

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Two reports say the growth of AI-driven data centers is increasing power demand faster than regulations, with potential impacts on both grid reliability and local air quality. They cite a May NERC Level 3 alert warning that sudden demand swings from data centers can threaten power system stability, and argue that stronger oversight and enforceable rules are needed to manage these risks.

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