United States Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Permitting Overhaul Accelerates Data Center Construction Boom

The Biden administration’s executive order aims to accelerate data center development through streamlined environmental reviews, financial incentives for major projects, and access to federal lands. This comes as data center construction surged nearly 70% between 2023-2024, with projections showing continued explosive growth through 2025. Industry analysts suggest the reforms could help alleviate critical bottlenecks in power access and site availability.

Federal Push to Supercharge Data Center Expansion

The data center industry is poised for accelerated growth following a significant federal permitting overhaul that aims to address critical bottlenecks in development. According to recent analysis, data center construction jumped nearly 70% between 2023 and 2024, with approximately 5 gigawatts of projects expected to be underway by the end of 2025. The executive order, reportedly issued in July 2025, represents the most comprehensive federal effort to date to streamline data center infrastructure development.

by Alvarez JordanOctober 25, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Energy Technology

Schneider Electric CEO Champions Electrification as Cornerstone of Global Energy Future

Schneider Electric’s leadership asserts that electricity is the most efficient energy form for the ongoing transition. The company is scaling its technology to meet surging power demands and smarter grid needs.

Electricity Positioned to Dominate Global Energy Landscape

According to reports from Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, the company’s CEO Olivier Blum has declared that electricity will lead the future global energy mix. Sources indicate this conviction stems from electrical energy being viewed as the most efficient form during the current energy transition era.

by Desai PriyankaOctober 23, 2025November 2, 2025

Environment Government Policy

Proposed EPA Rule Could Evaluate Toxic Chemical Risks with Less Rigor, Limit State Powers

The Trump administration’s EPA has proposed a rule that could weaken safety reviews for toxic chemicals and prevent states from enacting their own restrictions, according to reports. Critics warn this may increase health risks for consumers and workers exposed to hazardous substances.

Proposed Changes to Chemical Safety Reviews

The Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would significantly alter how some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals are evaluated for safety, according to reports from public health advocates and an EPA employee. The rule would affect substances including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos, and dioxins, which are known to pose serious health risks in consumer goods and workplaces.

by Desai PriyankaOctober 21, 2025November 2, 2025

Energy Policy

Power Plant Pollution Increases During Government Shutdowns, Study Finds

A Penn State-led study found coal-fired power plants increased daily particulate matter emissions during the 2018-19 government shutdown. The research highlights how enforcement gaps can trigger immediate environmental and health consequences.

Power plants may emit significantly higher amounts of air pollution during federal government shutdowns when environmental monitoring and enforcement activities are suspended, according to new research from Penn State University. The study, published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, provides compelling evidence that regulatory oversight directly impacts power plant emissions and environmental compliance.