This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.
The $2 billion funding, provided through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, is expected to enable over 7.5 gigawatts of additional grid capacity.
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% in 2023.