On September 19, the Trump administration announced its initiative to expedite the development of major energy infrastructure projects, encompassing power plants and transmission lines, in a bid to address the escalating electricity needs arising from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing sectors. The U.S. Department of Energy highlighted on Thursday that the current trajectory of energy demand growth is poised to outstrip the capabilities of the existing power grid. In response, the department intends to harness its technical prowess and allocate billions of dollars in financial aid, while also appealing to entities such as the National Energy Office and utility firms to collaborate in pinpointing viable large-scale power and grid projects. Concurrently, the department cautioned that the continued closure of coal-fired and natural gas power plants could precipitate power outages amid the soaring electricity demand. Furthermore, the Trump administration is also implementing measures to impede the construction of solar and wind energy projects on federal land and in federal waters, reflecting a multifaceted approach to energy policy.