Resource Adequacy

Accelerating Speed to Power: Expanding Grid Capacity to Win the Race to Artificial Intelligence

Large-scale electricity demand growth stemming from data centers and other large electricity customers is occurring at a pace and scale that presents significant burdens to the U.S. electric grid.  

The Speed to Power Initiative is a Federal action to accelerate the speed of large-scale grid infrastructure project development, both transmission and generation, to ensure the United States has the power needed to win the artificial intelligence (AI) race while continuing to meet growing demand for affordable, reliable and secure energy. 

Resource Adequacy Report

The Resource Adequacy Report analyzes the U.S. power system’s ability to support new load growth by 2030. It provides a forward-looking snapshot of resource adequacy that is tied to electricity supplies, demand, and forecasted generation development, systematically exploring a range of dimensions that can be compared across regions.

Supporting Critical Generation

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Under this Division, the Civil Nuclear Credit program works to prevent premature retirement of existing zero-carbon nuclear plants. The program is available for plants that would otherwise retire and are certified as safe to continue operations and prioritizes plants that use domestically produced fuel. The program evaluates nuclear reactors projected to cease operations due to economic factors and selects certified nuclear reactors to receive credits to cover operating losses.

The Hydroelectric Incentives seek to improve power production, facility efficiency, and dam safety, as well as maintain and enhance facilities across the country. 

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Wholesale Electricity Analysis and Technical Assistance

GDO conducts resilience modeling, evaluates markets, assesses energy infrastructure risk, and supports educational and regional planning efforts. The Wholesale Electricity Market Studies and Engagement Program provides states and regions with technical and financial assistance related to developing, expanding, and improving wholesale electricity markets. This engagement will ensure these stakeholders are able to provide critical insight into market design, expansion, and improvement activities.