energy
Articles under the energy category.
Speed to Power: How AI Will Fast-Track a New U.S. Grid
Washington’s new Speed to Power push aims to deliver the electricity surge needed for AI and data centers by fast-tracking generation and transmission. Here is how it works, who benefits, who pays, and what it means for prices and emissions.
AI’s data‑center boom is reshaping the U.S. grid now
Record peaks and hyperscale buildouts have collided in 2025. From Virginia to Texas and Georgia, utilities are racing to add capacity, revive gas, sign nuclear and renewables deals, and fast‑track storage and wires.
Speed to Power: Washington’s fast track to wire the AI grid
DOE just launched Speed to Power to accelerate transmission and generation projects for the AI era. We break down how it fits with FERC’s 1920 series, state siting rules, and utility procurement, plus the winners, losers, and 2030 outlook.
Heat and AI Reset the Grid: A Capacity-First Transition
Late-summer heatwaves and the data center buildout pushed multiple grids to record or near-record peaks, exposing a new reality: demand is bigger and spikier. Operators are fast-tracking capacity tools now while rewriting adequacy math for what comes next.