https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-data-centers-just-got-a-government-mandated-fast-lane-to-the-gridContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-data-centers-just-got-a-government-mandated-fast-lane-to-the-gridhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-data-centers-just-got-a-government-mandated-fast-lane-to-the-grid#u9307Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:41:27 +0000Federal regulators have ordered six major grid operators to expedite power connections for AI data centers. The move aims to accelerate the AI buildout while protecting electricity ratepayers from rising costs. However, the order does not create new power supply for the strained grid.What's confirmed:FERC issued show-cause orders to PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, and NYISO on June 18, 2026.Federal regulators ordered six regional grid operators to reform or justify rules for connecting AI data centers and other large power users.The mandate provides a fast lane for data center interconnections