According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on March 1, the large-scale construction of AI data centers not only has the potential to strain regional power supplies but could also pose a threat to the stability of grid operations. This would occur if a significant number of data centers were to abruptly disconnect from the power grid, resulting in a sudden and substantial decrease in electricity demand. In July 2024 and February 2025, approximately 70 and 40 data centers in Virginia, respectively, experienced disconnections from the grid. These incidents were triggered by failures in high-voltage transmission lines, prompting the activation of backup power supplies. In response to these events, PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, took proactive measures by reducing power supply to safeguard its infrastructure. Mike Bryson, the senior vice president of PJM, voiced concerns that the grid would face significant challenges in coping with sudden drops in electricity demand, particularly if such decreases were to reach 3,000 or 5,000 megawatts. Furthermore, the Electric Power Research Institute has projected that by 2030, data centers could account for up to 57% of Virginia's electricity consumption, with the national share potentially climbing to 17%.