Speed to Power: DOE's Push for Multi-GW Grid Expansion

On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of its Speed to Power initiative, a high-profile effort to realign federal energy policy with the rapid pace of economic and technological change. Centered around a new Request for Information (RFI), the program aims to gather detailed feedback from stakeholders across the power sector on how to shorten development timelines for multi-gigawatt generation and transmission projects. The primary objective is to determine where and how DOE can leverage its existing tools—such as financial support, technical expertise, and intergovernmental coordination—to eliminate bottlenecks that hinder the construction of critical infrastructure at a pace that meets rising demand.