How data centers are reshaping America’s grid The AI boom is driving unprecedented data center demand that could transform grid infrastructure, but utilities face mounting challenges around interconnection delays and balancing reliability with rapid load growth. Explore how regulators and grid operators are navigating the pressure to support AI expansion while maintaining affordable, reliable power. INCLUDED IN THIS TRENDLINE Microsoft, PowerHouse Hillwood dispute data center service agreements ERCOT aims to complete Texas governor’s data center audit by December Pennsylvania dangles permitting carrot for data centers that bring their own power
