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OpenAI Announces Grid Protectors Program to Reduce AI Data Center Electricity Consumption
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced a national initiative called the Grid Protectors Program. The program aims to reduce electricity consumption during emergencies and periods of high demand by coordinating with utility companies. OpenAI plans to use its planned facility in Effingham County, Georgia, as an example. The facility has a 25-year agreement with Georgia Power covering approximately 3,200 megawatts of electricity demand, with up to 1,000 megawatts available for temporary reductions during periods of high demand. Georgia Power projects annual customer savings of at least $15 per month for a typical residential customer starting in 2029.