Data center boom drives US grid modernization, experts say

Surging energy demand from AI data centers is stressing America's aging grid but also spurring innovation and investment in modernization. At TechCrunch Disrupt, executives from Weavegrid, Veir and Rewiring America said new technologies and load orchestration can help utilities manage the growth.

• Veir raised $110M Series C for superconducting power lines
• Veir cables carry power 5x farther and need 20x less space
• Weavegrid offers software to orchestrate load and cut utility bills