Big Tech firms are requesting hundreds of gigawatts of power demand from data centers to connect to the U.S. grids. But aging grid infrastructure in key regional markets and grid investments lagging behind the soaring demand are forcing grid operators to offer some alternative options to the hyperscalers looking to hook up their proposed data centers to the grids.  One is “bring your own generation”—a trend that’s expected to rise in the coming years. In many areas, grid operators are telling Big Tech t ...

Core Insights - Utilities are striving to increase supply to meet the rising demand, but the process is expected to be neither quick nor easy [1] - Technology companies are proactively addressing the situation rather than waiting for utilities to catch up [1] Group 1: Utilities - Utilities are facing challenges in scaling up supply to match the surge in demand [1] - The increase in demand for utility services is significant, indicating a potential strain on existing infrastructure [1] Group 2: Technology Companies - Tech companies are taking initiative to adapt to the growing demand for energy and utility services [1] - The proactive approach of tech companies may lead to innovative solutions that could alleviate some pressure on utilities [1]