We can only hope the AI data centers have considered hardening and shielding techniques for their critical systems. Having studied MILSPECS for such a contingency unless it’s identified as a military use facility upfront it’s not likely to have included those measures during build and would cost much more if added during a remod.
The new schedule for addressing Colorado HB26-1124 will NOT BE be on February 27th, 2026 as previously scheduled but word this morning indicates the following... Committee: House Energy & Environment Hearing Item: HB26-1124 Electrical Generation & Distribution Resiliency Sponsors: DeGraaf, (None) The hearing for this bill has been postponed to Thursday, March 5th. Information about the bill's rescheduled hearing will appear on the Colorado General Assembly's website when available. Once the bill is rescheduled, you will need to sign up to testify at the new hearing. Thank you LCS Committee Please take note and put it on your schedule. This is where to sign-up to give testimony: https://lnkd.in/g4NpGK5b You can testify with just a simple, "I support the passing of this Bill to start addressing this Bill all day in briefings, talking to the press, the public, and legislature." HB26-1124 (Electrical Generation & Distribution Resiliency) creates an 18-member Colorado Electric Grid Resiliency Task Force to conduct a uniform engineering assessment of every covered transformer in Colorado and develop a prioritized statewide hardening and spare-transformer plan. It also directs the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules requiring implementation of the highest-priority hardware-based mitigation measures identified by the task force unless equivalent protection is demonstrated. Why this matters: Severe geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) can drive geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) that cause half-cycle transformer saturation, harmonics, elevated reactive power demand, overheating, and, in extreme cases, transformer damage or loss. The E3 component of high-altitude nuclear EMP (HEMP) is physically similar to GMD in how it induces quasi-DC currents on long conductors (e.g. Electric Power Lines). Mitigations that reduce GIC exposure generally also reduce E3 exposure for covered transformers. HB26-1124 is structured to be evidence-driven and performance-focused: assess, prioritize, plan, and implement, with appropriate data protection (CEII) and cost recovery pathways. Immediate actions for supporters: Confirm the hearing details and sign up to testify (in-person, remote, or written). The hearing is listed as "Upon Adjournment," so the exact start time can move. Prepare a short, professional testimony focused on risk and the bill’s mechanics. Recruit additional supporters. High participation signals attention and voter engagement. Colorado is the undisputed capital of the world for Space Weather let's live up to this and pass this bill. Please call me for an official Task Force briefing report to those in support of this Bill. The TF is only giving this report to vetted individuals who seek to protect the State of Colorado. (720) 471-3606. Glenn E. Rhoades. Operation "Pocket Money" gives us a clear warning of the consequences from Solar caused geomagnetic weather.and not shielding life-critical or military AI data centers.
