Exelon CEO Warns of U.S. Power Outages by 2027 as AI Demand Strains Grid
Exelon Chief Executive Calvin Butler warned that electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centers is straining the U.S. grid enough to trigger blackouts as soon as 2027. The largest American utility operator said customers could lose power later this year, a warning issued during a Financial Times interview.
Grid strain is highlighted by coal’s role in the power mix, which accounts for nearly 20% of electricity generation in 13 states plus Washington. Butler noted that Exelon nearly limited service to 400,000 customers during a severe cold snap last winter. The outage risk and summer demand planning were discussed in a CNBC Power Lunch segment featuring the utility chief.
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@sullycnbcCOAL is nearly 20% of the electricity mix for 13 states + DC ... Why? And where do we go from here? We talk about that .. AI ... and meeting grid demands during summer temps with the CEO of $EXC on @PowerLunch in a few mins. https://t.
@whitehouseRT @SecretaryWright: 17 years ago, Democrat leaders started closing coal, nuclear and gas plants and instead bet on wind and solar. The res…
@moreperfectusThe CEO of the biggest electricity company in the US is warning that blackouts could hit next year, as AI and data centers drive up electricity demand and strain the grid. Exelon's CEO Calvin Butler told the Financial Times that Americans