According to FERC Chair Laura Swett, approximately one-third of a typical American's electricity bill falls under the agency's federal jurisdiction.

FERC Chair Laura Swett stated that the U.S. electric grid, in its current state with existing generation, cannot support the projected buildout of AI data centers.

FERC Chair Laura Swett stated that under new rules, hyperscale data center operators will be required to pay the full cost of the grid upgrades necessary to provide them with power.