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The grid interconnection queue wait time for new power generation projects in the United States has extended from less than 2 years in the 2000s to an average of more than 5 years currently.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/11/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 10/9/2026(expired)
Sources
AI Data Centers Competing for Power: Why U.S. Manufacturing Energy Costs Keep Soaring
hackernewshackernews7/7/2026
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