- Addressing Grid Reliability: President Trump has issued an executive order that aims to strengthen the US electric grid amid rapidly rising demand from AI and manufacturing.
- Secure, Reliable Energy: A secure and reliable energy grid is essential for human flourishing and long-term economic prosperity. Unleashing transmission growth and expanding infrastructure is key to meeting rising demand and ensuring energy security.
- Importance of Permitting Reform:The order emphasizes the need to reform and streamline permitting processes to support grid and energy growth. Reforming processes like NEPA and eliminating the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) designation would help accelerate infrastructure development and meet rising demand.
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to enhance the reliability and security of the country’s electric grid amid rising electricity demand.
The surge in demand is driven by rapid technological advancements, which include the expansion of AI data centers and increased domestic manufacturing.
The swift advancements, combined with ongoing supply difficulties, have placed considerable pressure on the country’s energy grid.
Read more in Power Technology here.
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