U.S. Fast-Tracks Power for AI Boom: Energy Secretary Orders Grid Overhaul to Feed Data Centers

U.S. Fast-Tracks Power for AI Boom: Energy Secretary Orders Grid Overhaul to Feed Data Centers

The U.S. Energy Secretary has directed federal regulators to expedite grid connections for AI data centers as electricity demand surges nationwide. The move marks a major federal shift to prioritize artificial intelligence as critical infrastructure and accelerate America’s race for AI dominance.