POWERING PROGRESS:

THE BUILD THE GRID INITIATIVE

POWERING OUR FUTURE:The Build the Grid Initiative (BGI) is an essential force within the LET’S BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE (LBI) coalition, dedicated to expanding and modernizing our nation’s power grid to meet the rising demands of the digital age. As data centers, artificial intelligence and technological advancements drive unprecedented growth, BGI is committed to ensuring that our energy infrastructure keeps pace. Our mission is clear: to provide strong advocacy, proactive community engagement, and robust support for companies working to build and expand the power grid.

WHY THE BUILD THE GRID INITIATIVE?

Community Engagement

We engage proactively with local communities, fostering open dialogue with officials, environmental groups, and leaders to build early support, align projects with community goals, and mitigate potential opposition.

Economic Growth

We advocate for energy infrastructure expansion, securing approvals and investments that power the digital economy, create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen the overall economy.

Strategic Partnerships

Uniting energy providers, tech companies, policymakers, and industry leaders to streamline regulatory processes, secure funding, and overcome challenges in grid expansion projects through collaborative partnerships.

OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS

    • Advocating for federal and state policies that support the construction and expansion of high-capacity transmission lines and grid infrastructure.

    • Promoting public-private partnerships to fund and accelerate the development of energyinfrastructure projects.

    • Prioritizing the deployment of technologies and infrastructure that will meet the growingenergy demands, whether through traditional or renewable energy sources. Our focus is onensuring a reliable, scalable, and resilient power grid that can support the expanding needs ofdata centers and the broader economy.

    • Supporting research and development initiatives that enhance grid capacity, adaptability, and reliability to keep pace with the rapidly increasing demand for power

    • Proactively educating and mobilizing communities to build support for energy infrastructure projects, addressing concerns related to environmental impact and local development.

    • Standing ready to combat opposition with strong, positive messaging and advocacy, ensuringthat critical projects can proceed without unnecessary delays

WHAT’S AT STAKE