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Data centers are gobbling up massive amounts of power, but instead of building new power plants—slow and expensive—Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home are creating virtual power plants from your smart home devices. These networks can shift energy use during peak times, even adjusting your thermostat, and are targeting 16 gigawatts nationwide. Homeowners could slash bills and earn cash for letting their batteries and gadgets help the grid. The companies plan to reinvest revenue into more smart tech, especially in booming data center hubs like Virginia and Arizona. It’s a smarter, cleaner, and more inclusive way to meet energy demand—turning everyday homes into grid heroes.

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