Martin Heinrich

Heinrich discusses AI data centers' impact on energy costs and grid management alongside broader energy and permitting reform issues without a clear regulatory stance on AI itself.

“WASHINGTON – During an interview with Heatmap News’ Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by forme…”

Heinrich's GRID Savings Act would require AI data centers and other large electricity users to pay for the grid upgrades they drive so families aren't stuck with the costs.

“WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the GRID Savings Act, legislation that aims to ensure th…”

Heinrich commends FERC for issuing orders governing large load customers like data centers and calls for regulatory action to keep rates just and reasonable as AI-driven demand surges.

“WASHINGTON – Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), …”