We have the energy, we have the demand. Now we just need permission to build

Published September 22, 2026 11:00am ET



America has the energy resources to meet rising demand. The challenge now is building the infrastructure needed to deliver that energy. A commonsense energy approach should make it easier to invest in and build the infrastructure that will keep pace with a growing economy.

Every day, we read about the transformation we are facing: the rise of artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to support it, a growing world population, and expanding manufacturing needs here in the United States. The global population alone is expected to increase by approximately 69 million people next year. These forces are driving significant growth in energy demand.

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