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> It is not unusual for utilities to ask data centers to drop off the grid when power demands are high and run exclusively on generators. Are the data centers
by pests 3y ago
> It is not unusual for utilities to ask data centers to drop off the grid when power demands are high and run exclusively on generators.
Are the data centers compensated or anything for this? I'd imagine generator-only might cost more in terms of fuel and wear-and-tear/maintinaince/inspections.
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> DSG allows the local utility to run a data center's generators to help supply additional power to the grid. In exchange, the power company helps maintain the generators and supplies fuel
Interesting.
- nijave 3y agoI'm not very well versed in this space but I've been told Progressive Insurance in Cleveland, OH has a similar (sounding) agreement. According to PGE's website, they basically pay for everything https://portlandgeneral.com/save-money/save-money-business/dispatchable-standby-generators https://portlandgeneral.com/save-money/save-money-business/d...