The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s new actions on energy — a foundational layer of AI — are poised to reduce costs for ratepayers, grow the industrial base and strengthen the nation’s electrical grid.

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.

FERC plans to finalize rules on large-load grid interconnection by June 2026, with major implications for data centers, crypto mining, and energy markets.