White House Declares National Emergency Over U.S. Bulk Power System: High Stakes for AI Data Centers and the Energy Supply Chain
By Shane Snider, Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge August 28, 2026 Executive Overview In a sweeping move set to reverberate across the American energy landscape and the booming artificial intelligence sector, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning the United States bulk power system. The executive order directs the Department of Energy…
