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electric transmission system
Coverage of electric transmission system in the Nexus archive.
- Regulators back plan to fast-track grid access for data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid access for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over regulatory authority and renewable energy priorities.