Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

News ClipWTOP·DC·6/18/2026

Federal regulators have approved a plan to accelerate connections to the national electric transmission system for large energy users, particularly AI data centers. This initiative, backed by former President Trump, aims to address the surging demand for electricity from the artificial intelligence sector. The decision is expected to streamline the process for new data center projects to secure power.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday agreed to let large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from…