If Big Tech guzzles our grid, make them buy your hurricane battery
Tropical Storm Isaias is headed for the northern Gulf Coast, and forecasters expect it to come ashore as a hurricane late this week. Gulf Coast families know the drill. Board the windows. Gas up the truck. Stock the pantry. Then wait to find out how long the power will be out.
TL;DR
- Big tech companies are building data centers that consume vast amounts of power, straining the existing grid.
- President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge requires data centers to fund their own power and grid upgrades.
- A proposal suggests data center developers should pay for home batteries in nearby residences.
- Home batteries paired with solar can provide backup power during outages.
- Streamlining permitting and inspections is crucial to overcome bureaucratic obstacles.
- This approach ensures that the entities needing power bear the cost, benefiting local families and strengthening the grid.