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DOE Draft Study: AI Data Centers Now Driving America’s Transmission Buildout

A draft Department of Energy report finds AI data centers have become the top driver of new US electricity transmission investment, reshaping where and how the grid expands.

by Robbie·Jul 24, 2026·2 min read

AI Data Centers Force Utilities to Rewrite Decades-Old Playbook

Utility executives and grid reliability officials say hyperscale AI campuses are outpacing traditional planning for transmission, substations, and equipment, forcing faster and larger-scale infrastructure decisions across the power sector.

by Robbie·Jul 12, 2026·2 min read