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sustained data-center load step at the third voltage depression in the July 10, 2024 event; remained off for hours

~1.26 GW sustained stepobserved

Value kindobserved — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
ScopeSustained step at the third voltage depression; distinct from roughly 1,500 MW total reduction across the disturbance sequence. This was not a documented cyberattack.
As of2024-07
SourceNERC, Incident Review: Large Load Loss (2025-01-08) · PDF p.8, Load Details: about 1,260 MW dropped at the third voltage depression (third automatic reclose) and did not return for hours
Reviewchecking…review by 2027-05-01 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-10-19 · 4 revisions tracked
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