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PJM eyes data center, crypto reliability requirements after 3.8 GW of load trips offline

The PJM Interconnection is considering setting “ride-through” standards after data centers tripped offline in Virginia on July 22, the largest such event in PJM’s history, the grid operator said.

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The PJM Interconnection is taking steps to address a significant power outage that occurred in northern Virginia on July 22. Approximately 3.8 GW of load tripped offline during this event, which is the largest such incident in PJM's history.

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