Laura Swett
Coverage of Laura Swett in the Nexus archive.
- Advocates push for greater energy policymaking power for consumers in DC area, beyond
Consumer advocates in the D.C. area are urging changes to PJM's governance structure, arguing it gives disproportionate voting power to energy market participants. They claim allowing more clean energy on the grid could reduce energy bills by $500 annually per customer. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chair Laura Swett acknowledged PJM faces a legitimacy crisis.
- Regulators back plan to fast-track grid access for data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid access for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over regulatory authority and renewable energy priorities.
- Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The move, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy priorities.
- Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite connections for AI data centers to address surging demand, with tech companies supporting it but utilities and clean energy advocates expressing concerns. The FERC voted unanimously to require data centers to cover grid upgrade costs, aiming to balance timely access with affordability for ratepayers.
- Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to boost U.S. AI competitiveness but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over grid management and renewable energy goals.
- Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to bolster U.S. competitiveness in AI against China but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy goals.