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March 27, 2026
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‘Lumpy’ Data Center Load Concerns Emerge in California
Stakeholders Urge CAISO to Develop High Load Growth Scenario
Afternoon sun shines on a Silicon Valley data center in Santa Clara, Calif.
Afternoon sun shines on a Silicon Valley data center in Santa Clara, Calif. | Shutterstock
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Data center load growth in California could turn out to be “lumpy,” with sudden, large increases in specific regions of the state, rather than smooth growth over time.

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