Why PJM Wants New Data Centers to Bring Their Own Power
PJM asked federal regulators on August 17, 2026 to require new data centers to secure their own generation or be curtailed first during shortages. What the filing signals for building owners.
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The Biggest AI Companies Stopped Talking About Spending. Now They Talk About Speed to Power.
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta shifted from spending to time-to-energy, how fast they can power buildings. Why access to power is now the binding constraint, and how owners can borrow the playbook.
The Largest U.S. Grid Just Scheduled an Emergency Power Auction. What Does That Mean for a Building?
PJM scheduled an emergency power auction for fall 2026 after its regular auctions fell short. What the shortfall signals for commercial electricity costs, reliability, and onsite power.
A Federal Alarm Just Went Off About Data Centers. Should a Building Owner Care?
The grid's watchdog issued its highest alert after data centers dropped 1,800 MW in an instant. What the reliability warning means for nearby property owners and backup power planning.
Data Centers Build the Private Grid, and Behind-the-Meter Power Comes to Commercial Real Estate
Behind-the-meter power is moving mainstream. 56% of data center developers plan onsite generation. Learn how time-to-power, microgrids, and permitting shape commercial real estate choices.