Power incident involving Ashburn data centers raises questions about electric reliability

ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — A power issue in Ashburn, Virginia, last week is raising concerns about whether data centers could hurt the reliability of the power grid not just by using too much energy, but also by suddenly using too little.

Ashburn, Virginia
July 28, 2026
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ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — A power issue in Ashburn, Virginia, last week is raising concerns about whether data centers could hurt the reliability of the power grid not just by using too much energy, but also by suddenly using too little.

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