TechOpenAI pitches data center power plants as protection for nearby communities

OpenAI plans to test its Grid Protectors Program at a data center in Effingham County, Georgia, promising to free up to 1,000 megawatts during extreme weather or emergencies—enough to power air conditioning in about 700,000 homes. Amid growing US opposition to data centers, the company is presenting its power plants as a resource for strained grids.

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