Amid record-breaking temperatures across the United States, the power grid faces unprecedented challenges as electricity demand reaches alarming levels. The Energy Department has issued emergency orders for multiple regions, including the PJM Interconnection, to prepare for potential outages and manage record electricity usage driven by cooling systems and data centers. Residents near data centers express concerns over pollution and the potential strain on local infrastructure. With heat-related outages already exceeding 100,000 nationwide, legislators in various states are contemplating actions to alleviate the pressure on their electric systems. As heat waves become more frequent, the demand on power systems is intensifying, raising alarms about the reliability of the energy supply this summer.