Curtailment Stress Score (CSS)
Real-time grid stress monitoring for datacenter power planning
Understanding the CSS
Curtailment Stress Score
A 0-100 score measuring grid curtailment risk based on negative pricing hours and congestion patterns.
High curtailment stress means datacenters may face power reliability issues or benefit from demand response programs.
70+ = High stress (risk), 40-70 = Medium (monitor), <40 = Low (stable). West Texas consistently shows highest stress.
ERCOT West zone currently shows low curtailment risk.
High CSS zones may benefit from demand response programs but require careful power infrastructure planning.
Index calculations are based on historical data patterns. Historical relationships may not persist in the future. Limited market transactions in some segments may affect representativeness. Data is for informational purposes only.