Request for Information (RFI): Accelerating Speed to Power/Winning the Artificial Intelligence Race: Federal Action to Rapidly Expand Grid Capacity and Enable Electricity Demand Growth
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at accelerating the expansion of grid capacity to meet the growing electricity demand driven by large energy users such as data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities. The RFI invites feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry, academia, and government agencies, on the challenges and opportunities associated with gigawatt-scale generation and transmission investments. This initiative is crucial for addressing the capacity limitations of the existing electric grid in light of projected demand growth. Interested parties can reach out to Todd Zandier at todd.zandier@netl.doe.gov or by phone at 412-386-9204, with responses due by November 21, 2025. The funding for this opportunity ranges from $1 million to $2 million, and there is no cost-sharing requirement.