operators

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Grid operators in Texas and elsewhere have been establishing “ride-through” requirements that ensure data centers and other big customers don’t abruptly unplug during a minor glitch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Given the risk, operators reduce the amount of electricity sent along power lines during heatwaves, limiting the supply.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In the U.S., nuclear operators have also had to reduce output or shut down in the past because of extreme heat.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Every spring an influx of new operators tends to pop up, often charging low rates to try to undercut their peers, said Avery Bustin, a 24-year-old with a detailing business in Montrose, Colo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In the control room for reactors 3 and 4, operators couldn’t check the backup systems until the quake had passed.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland