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news Al Jazeera 2026-06-30

US Power Grid Faces Strain from Heatwave and Rising AI Energy Demand

US power grid operators are bracing for potential record electricity demand during an upcoming heatwave, exacerbated by the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. The demand surge is expected before the Fourth of July weekend.

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