The nation's largest power grid operator faces regulatory scrutiny over data center interconnections that may compromise system reliability. Market monitor warns PJM's data center approvals could force blackouts for existing customers across 13 states.

Southeast Asian countries are moving forward with plans for an interconnected regional power grid backed by $12.5 billion in multilateral financing. The ambitious infrastructure project aims to harness the region's massive 20-terawatt renewable energy capacity while addressing rising electricity demand.

Constellation Energy secures government financing to restore 835-megawatt nuclear capacity at Pennsylvania facility, targeting 2027 commercial operation. The project addresses rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence applications while supporting regional grid stability.

Electricity providers are requesting massive infrastructure spending increases based on inflated AI data center forecasts, creating potential consumer cost burdens. Multiple utilities cite demand projections exceeding actual GPU production capacity, while speculative developers submit parallel requests across jurisdictions.

Power grid authorities and utilities are under investigation for potentially unreliable electricity demand forecasts driven by artificial intelligence data center projects. Market analysts warn that speculative projections could lead to unnecessary infrastructure investments, with costs ultimately passed to consumers through higher electricity rates.

The IEA warns that surging electricity demand, driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and electrification, is outpacing infrastructure development globally. Investment in data centers is expected to reach $580 billion this year, exceeding oil supply investments for the first time.

General Motors executives outline strategic approach to domestic critical minerals supply chain development, highlighting infrastructure and scaling challenges. The company has invested over $60 billion since 2020 in partnerships spanning rare earth mining to semiconductor manufacturing.

Redwood Materials raises significant funding at $6 billion valuation with backing from Nvidia and Eclipse Ventures. The Tesla co-founder-led company pivots toward grid energy storage solutions targeting power-hungry AI data centers.

Industrial technology leader Schneider Electric is restructuring operations around regional hubs and hybrid AC/DC power systems to address accelerating electrification demands. CEO Olivier Blum discusses the company's positioning as energy infrastructure evolves beyond traditional alternating current systems.