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    OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

    The Georgia pilot promises to free up to 1,000 megawatts during emergencies

    In an announcement on Monday, OpenAI says it will pilot its "Grid Protectors Program" at an upcoming data center in Effingham County, Georgia, where the company promises to free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during extreme weather or emergencies, enough to power air conditioners in around 700,000 homes.

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    OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas
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    The pilot links data center power use to emergency support for the surrounding grid. Its promised capacity could help keep electricity available to homes during extreme weather or other emergencies.

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