Curtailment
Forced reduction of a load's or generator's output, often to manage grid constraints; AI loads may trade it for speed.
Current numbers
~98-100 GWnew US load integratable at just 0.5% annual curtailment (avg event ~2 hr) — the flexibility headroom
~98-100 GWUS grid headroom integratable at 0.5% annual curtailment — the basis for flexible/non-firm deals
~98-100 GWUS flexible load integratable at 0.5% annual curtailment; avg demand-response event ~2 hours