[National Energy Technology Laboratory](https://netl.doe.gov)

November 21, 2025

No funding; this is a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting feedback only.

Solicits stakeholder input on expanding grid capacity to meet electricity demand growth driven by large-scale energy users such as data centers and advanced manufacturing.

This is an RFI, not a grant opportunity; responses will not result in funding.

--- ## Description The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking input from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, impacted communities, and other stakeholders. The focus is on challenges and solutions related to gigawatt-scale generation and transmission investments, as the projected electricity demand from data centers, semiconductor plants, advanced manufacturing, and similar large energy users is outpacing the current electric grid's capacity. The feedback gathered will inform future federal actions to rapidly expand grid capacity and enable electricity demand growth, particularly in the context of the artificial intelligence and advanced computing sectors. --- ## Due Dates - Submission deadline: November 21, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) and does not provide funding. - No awards, grants, or financial support will be made in response to submissions. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted; any interested party may respond. - Open to: - Industry representatives - Academic researchers and institutions - Research laboratories - Government agencies - Impacted communities - Other stakeholders --- ## Application Process - Respondents should submit feedback addressing the topics outlined in the RFI. - Submissions are for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated for funding. - Refer to the [official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360771) for full instructions on how to submit your response. --- ## Additional Information - This RFI is intended to inform federal planning and policy; it is not a grant or funding opportunity. - No cost-sharing or matching is required, as no funding is provided. - Responses may inform future funding opportunities or policy actions but do not guarantee future support or engagement. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360771) - [National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Home](https://netl.doe.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|---------|------------------------------------|--------------| | Todd Zandier | Grantor | [todd.zandier@netl.doe.gov](mailto:todd.zandier@netl.doe.gov) | 412-386-9204 |

Request for Information (RFI): Accelerating Speed to Power/Winning the Artificial Intelligence Race - Federal Action to Rapidly Expand Grid Capacity and Enable Electricity Demand Growth

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