Key Insights

  • DOE directs FERC to speed up interconnections — utilities may need to support co-located generation + load requests and overhaul planning/tariff frameworks.
  • Grid approvals may shrink to ~60 days, signaling a major shift from historically slow multi-year processes.
  • Federal shutdown resolution restored CISA’s authority, including cyber-threat sharing and liability protections, plus access to a $1B cybersecurity grant program.
  • Funding is only extended through Jan 30, 2026, creating uncertainty for long-term cybersecurity and infrastructure planning.

 

What You’ll Gain from the Full Report

  • Clear understanding of imminent regulatory changes affecting utilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure.

  • Guidance on operational adjustments utilities may need to make to remain compliant and competitive.

  • Insight into cybersecurity funding opportunities and restored federal collaboration mechanisms.

  • Strategic awareness of short-term risks and planning challenges tied to temporary federal funding extensions.