“Public utilities” were privatized under the familiar promise that “competitive market forces” would serve greater public good. That trick was accomplished by the last wave of slimy politicians around Y2K. Now the outcome is plain: highest-bidder, bulk-purchasing Datacenters will come first for energy availability and consumption, service and focus, ahead of ordinary public need. It … Continue reading Datacenter Dangers #28 – Rolling Blackouts Now Sooner