Powering America’s data center boom is getting complicated
Fri Feb 06 2026
Today, POLITICO Energy reporters Zack Colman and A.J. Camacho break down what they learned this week about how data centers are dramatically reshaping the U.S. power system. They discuss the recent comments from the commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, how the average American feels according to new POLITICO polling, and the potential political consequences in an election year.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Francisco "A.J." Camacho is a reporter for POLITICO’s E&E News.
Stefan Todorovic is the video producer of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of E&E News.
Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO.
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Today, POLITICO Energy reporters Zack Colman and A.J. Camacho break down what they learned this week about how data centers are dramatically reshaping the U.S. power system. They discuss the recent comments from the commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, how the average American feels according to new POLITICO polling, and the potential political consequences in an election year. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Francisco "A.J." Camacho is a reporter for POLITICO’s E&E News. Stefan Todorovic is the video producer of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices