Executive Order, National Emergency, and the AI Power Crunch: How Trump’s Bulk Power Grid Directive Threatens US Data Center Expansion
By Shane Snider Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge August 28, 2026 Executive Overview In a sweeping move that bridges national security and critical digital infrastructure, President Donald Trump has declared a formal national emergency concerning the United States bulk power system. The executive directive grants the Department of Energy (DOE) unprecedented regulatory authority to…
