Hyperscalers to Get Clarity on How to Speed Access to US Grids (opens original article in a new tab)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is set to offer guidance on accelerating data center connections to US electric grids, potentially shifting costs to hyperscalers and affecting AI development and power bills.

• FERC to provide guidance on speeding data center access to US grids
• Hyperscalers may face costs for grid upgrades and energy flexibility
• Data centers' rapid growth strains grid operators and utilities
• FERC's decision could impact AI development and power bills