Data centers are cutting power to homes, driving homeowners to solar and batteries

A Nevada utility has announced that it will redirect 75% of its electricity supply from Lake Tahoe residents to data centers, affecting 49,000 homes. This decision highlights the increasing demand for electricity driven by the AI boom, leading homeowners to seek alternative energy sources like solar and battery systems. As data center electricity consumption reshapes the grid, many are now viewing these systems as essential rather than optional.