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OpenAI launches Grid Protectors Program to cut data center power use during grid strain

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OpenAI introduced the Grid Protectors Program, a national framework under which its compute campuses will reduce electricity demand when the US grid is under strain, starting with a 3.2 GW Georgia campus.

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  1. 2026-11-03 20:08 · DEV Community — AI
    OpenAI launches Grid Protectors Program starting with 3.2 GW Georgia campus
  2. 2026-11-03 16:27 · Data Center Dynamics
    OpenAI launches 'Grid Protectors Program' to reduce data center electricity demand when the US grid is under strain

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