FERC plans to cut AI data center grid connection approvals to 60 days, addressing multi-year backlogs as electricity demand from artificial intelligence

US states fast-track power plant approvals for AI data centers in as little as 45 days, bypassing public hearings and environmental reviews.

FERC plans to finalize rules by June 2026 that streamline how large data centers connect to the US power grid, targeting facilities exceeding 20 megawatts.