infra
AI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid
June 19, 2026
FERC ordered grid operators to create a fast lane for data center interconnections, but it did not resolve the underlying shortage of electricity supply. The move could speed up AI infrastructure buildouts, yet without more generation it may simply shift bottlenecks from connection queues to power availability.
FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages.
Source: techcrunch.com