Speed to Power Initiative
Accelerating Large-scale Grid Infrastructure Projects to Win the AI Race
Request for Information on large-scale transmission and generation infrastructure projects -
Responses due November 21st
In accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, Unleashing American Energy, the Administration declared a national energy emergency stressing the need for a reliable, diversified, and affordable supply of energy to sustain the basics of modern life and military preparedness.
On July 7, 2025, DOE released the Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security fulfilling Section 3(b) of President Trump’s Executive Order, Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electrical Grid, by delivering a uniform methodology to identify at-risk regions and guide Federal reliability interventions. The DOE warned that blackouts could increase by 100 times in 2030 if the U.S. continues to shutter reliable power sources and fails to add additional firm capacity.
On September 18, 2025, the Grid Deployment Office launched the Speed to Power initiative, a federal action to accelerate the speed of large-scale grid infrastructure project development for both transmission and generation, to ensure the United States has the power needed to win the global artificial intelligence (AI) race while continuing to meet growing demand for affordable, reliable and secure energy.
To kickstart the Speed to Power initiative, DOE issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on large-scale grid infrastructure projects, both transmission and generation, that can accelerate the United States speed to power. This includes input on near-term investment opportunities, project readiness, load growth expectations, and infrastructure constraints that DOE can address. The DOE is requesting stakeholder input on how to best utilize its funding programs and authorities to rapidly expand energy generation and transmission grid capacity.
RFI responses are due November 21, 2025 and can be provided by emailing SpeedtoPowerRFI@hq.doe.gov with the subject line: “RFI Response – Accelerating Speed to Power”.
