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On April 8, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the reliability and security of the United States electric grid. The order directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a uniform methodology for assessing energy resources and ensuring that critical generation resources remain available. This action responds to the anticipated rise in electricity demand due to factors such as the growth of AI data centers and aging infrastructure, with the goal of maintaining national and economic security.

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