A Department of Energy notice on the direction argues that the change would position America to “lead in AI innovation” and “significantly reduce study times and grid upgrade costs, while reducing the time needed for additional generation and power to come online.” “Rest assured, the Trump administration is fully committed to unleashing the affordable, reliable, and secure American energy needed to lower electricity costs and win the AI race,” the spokesperson continued. Chairman of FERC during the first Trump administration, Neil Chatterjee, told the Wall Street Journal that Wright’s efforts are “the most consequential thing in energy going right now,” arguing that the utility industry has contributed to rising electricity costs through its slow response to growing energy and data center demand.
Author: Audrey Streb
Published at: 2025-12-29 22:44:24
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