Current Events - 2025.08.01 - The Pressure Cooker: Data Center Demand, Policy Shifts, and a System Under Strain

Federal policy is clearing the path for an unprecedented construction boom, driven by a digital revolution demanding gigawatts of power. But on the ground, that same system is being challenged by regulators demanding proof of value, by customers demanding reliability, and by a climate that is making the simple act of keeping the lights on more dangerous than ever.