Reports from around a million residential power quality sensors throughout the contiguous United States show that power quality is declining in areas near massive data centers. The Bloomberg special report shows that the worst distortions often occur within 50 miles of a major data center, affecting nearly 3.7 million Americans. Poor power quality reduces the life span of electrical appliances, which can cause malfunctions, overheating, and electrical fires.
The data behind the report was gathered through Whisker Labs Ting devices, smart sensors that monitor the overall electrical quality in your home and help prevent electrical fires. With over a million devices deployed nationwide, nearly 90% of American homes have a Ting sensor within a half-mile radius. These sensors provide Whisker Labs with granular data, allowing the company to see consumers' average power quality within their homes in a given area.
