The US Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Speed to Power initiative, focusing on accelerating large-scale generation and transmission grid infrastructure projects to ensure the nation has the capacity to meet rising energy demand and remain competitive in the global AI race.
According to DoE analysis, the current pace of project development is insufficient to support the rapidly growing manufacturing base and ongoing reindustrialisation.
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Through this initiative, the department will work with stakeholders to identify grid projects capable of power delivery, while addressing the grid’s complex challenges.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said: “In the coming years, Americans will require more energy to power their homes and businesses – and with President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy is ensuring we can meet this growing demand while fuelling AI and data centre development with affordable, reliable and secure sources.
“With the Speed to Power initiative, we are leveraging the expertise of the private sector to harness all forms of energy that are affordable, reliable and secure to ensure the United States is able to win the AI race.”
To begin with, the DoE is issuing a request for information to gather input on large-scale grid infrastructure projects, including both generation and transmission.
The initiative builds on President Trump’s Executive Order declaring a National Energy Emergency, signed on his first day in office, which emphasised the urgent need to expand US energy infrastructure for national and economic security.
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By GlobalDataIn line with this order, the DoE released the report evaluating US grid reliability and security, which provides a uniform methodology to identify at-risk regions and guide federal interventions around reliability.
The report warns that, without action, blackouts could increase by 100-times by 2030 if reliable power sources continue to close without replacement firm capacity.
The Speed to Power initiative aligns with President Trump’s executive orders on unleashing US energy and removing barriers to US leadership in AI, ensuring that federal resources are maximised to address grid infrastructure constraints and meet new demand efficiently.
