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Open Letter to the 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump on Maine and State Leaders Restricting America's Energy FutureApril 23, 2026 3:50 PM
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From NeutronX Corp. and NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT)MIAMI, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --
Dear President Trump,Governor Janet Mills and the leaders of Maine and other States are now slowing, pausing, or restricting large energy-intensive development:Did you know that the average age of large power transformers on the North American grid is about 38 to 40 years, while their typical design life is about 40 years? Did you know the Department of Energy (DOE) has also cited prior estimates that about 70% of transmission lines and power transformers were already over 25 years old? Did you know the United States is now entering its strongest four-year electricity-demand growth since 2000, with U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projecting total U.S. electricity demand to rise 1.2% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027? Did you know the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory projects U.S. data-center electricity use could rise from 176 TWh in 2023 to 325–580 TWh by 2028—equal to roughly 74–132 GW of power demand and 6.7% to 12% of total U.S. electricity use?Did you know the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)—the organization responsible for monitoring and enforcing reliability across the U.S. bulk power grid—now reports that 13 of its 23 large multi-state grid regions face resource-adequacy challenges over the next decade, meaning they may not have enough electricity supply to meet demand during peak conditions? These regions are not individual cities but entire grid systems covering multiple states and tens of millions of people each, representing approximately 250 million Americans living in areas at elevated risk of power shortfall.During peak demand periods, several of these regions are already operating at approximately 90–95% of total grid capacity due to reduced reserve margins, leaving minimal buffer for extreme weather, infrastructure failure, or sudden demand spikes.And did you know the Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. electricity index rose 0.8% in March 2026 alone and 4.6% over the prior 12 months?This is the reality America is facing: rising demand, aging hardware, tighter reserve margins, and higher costs for families and businesses.Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)—the federal agency responsible for tracking national energy statistics—shows that U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of power interruptions in 2024. Across approximately 130 million customers nationwide, this equals roughly 1.43 billion total outage-hours in a single year. EIA also reports that approximately 80% of these outages were caused by major events such as storms, extreme weather, or grid stress, meaning the majority of outages occur when the system is under peak strain.Yet instead of responding with expansion, modernization, and faster construction, some states are responding with moratoriums and new obstacles. Maine has advanced the first statewide temporary limit on certain large data centers, barring approvals for projects with loads of 20 MW or more until November 1, 2027. New York's S9144 would impose a moratorium of at least three years and ninety days on new data-center permits. Maryland's HB 120 would prohibit construction of new data centers unless lawmakers later set co-location and generation rules. South Carolina's H.5286 would block final approvals for new data centers until January 1, 2028. Oklahoma's SB 1488 would pause new data-center construction until November 1, 2029. Virginia's HB 1515 proposed a temporary moratorium. Michigan's HB 5594 would halt approvals and operations for new data centers until April 1, 2027. Oregon has already created a separate large-load framework starting at 20 MW.These risks are not hypothetical. Large-scale grid failures have already impacted between 25 and 30 million Americans across recent major events. For example, the Texas Winter Storm of 2021 caused outages affecting approximately 10–12 million people when the state's grid operator, ERCOT, was forced to shed more than 20,000 megawatts of load due to insufficient supply. Similar large-scale outages occurred during Winter Storm Elliott, Hurricane Beryl, Hurricane Ida, and California rolling blackouts, demonstrating that when extreme conditions occur, millions of Americans can lose power simultaneously.And this is happening in the middle of an AI and robotics race.The United States cannot win the AI race if energy becomes the choke point.This constraint is already measurable. U.S. electricity demand has reached record levels of approximately 759 gigawatts. At the same time, data centers are projected to add between 74 and 132 gigawatts of additional demand by 2028, representing up to 12% of total U.S. electricity consumption.At NeutronX, we know this from the ground. We had to build our own AI systems just to move faster through federal procurement. Even with automation, bottlenecks remain.Grid reliability depends on reserve margin—the extra electricity capacity beyond demand. Historically 15–20%, that margin has dropped to approximately 5–10% in several regions, meaning the grid is operating much closer to maximum capacity.America already knows how to remove red tape when urgency is recognized. Energy now deserves that same posture.This urgency reflects real exposure. With approximately 250 million Americans living in at-risk grid regions, delays in expanding capacity directly increase the likelihood of widespread outages.Richard Erickson, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.), Board of Advisors, NeutronX comments: "I was in a long line at a car wash—watching a woman in her Subaru ask for a double rinse, holding everyone up, dirty water running everywhere, and nobody bats an eye. But we're told data centers are the problem because they use too much water. So, you have to ask—who's making up that boogeyman, who benefits, and whether our adversaries are paying to push that narrative. Because while we slow down our own infrastructure, they keep building theirs…In some states, they say data centers use too much water… In others, it's too much energy… Either way, cutting data centers puts national security at risk—they give us jobs, power our society and support our warfighters. In the military, you never weaken your own supply lines. You never take away what soldiers need to make it home. My soldiers wouldn't make it home if we did. Car washes use 60 to 90 billion gallons of water a year. Data centers use about 17 billion. That comparison's not even close. The car wash should be at the data center. Maybe every data center should have a free car wash…"That is why we at NeutronX and NXXT call for a new national framework: the NEXT ENERGY Bill.The NEXT ENERGY Act — National Expedited Expansion of Transformers, Energy, Resources, and Grid Yield Act — formalizes this proposal into a legislative framework designed to accelerate grid capacity expansion and eliminate deployment bottlenecks."America has been engaged in an ongoing energy debate, when in fact it is facing an energy emergency. Every moratorium, every delay, every layer of red tape is a vote to let our competitors pull ahead while we stand still. The grid built for the last century cannot power the next one, and the path to fixing it is harder than it should be. We built our own AI tools just to move faster through federal procurement, and even then, the bottlenecks remain. When capable builders are slowed by process, the country pays the price. Pass the NEXT ENERGY Bill. Deploy the microgrids, replace the aging transformers, and build the infrastructure a dominant America requires," states Michael D. Farkas, Founder and CEO of NextNRG (NASDAQ NXXT)The NEXT ENERGY Bill should remove nonessential red tape and create a true fast-track pathway for critical energy deployment.Microgrids should be central to that bill. Microgrids are localized systems that can operate independently from the main grid, reducing strain during peak demand and maintaining power when the grid fails.This is not just about utility rates. It is about whether the United States can build enough energy, fast enough.The scale is measurable: over 1.43 billion outage-hours annually, grid utilization approaching 90–95% during peak conditions, and demand growth outpacing infrastructure expansion.Texas is already pursuing $33 billion in transmission expansion while facing massive new demand. This growth is driven in large part by data centers and large-load infrastructure accelerating faster than deployment timelines.We urge the President of the United States and Commander in Chief to stand with us and act now. Remove the red tape. Fast-track energy. Deploy microgrids. Provide grants and funding. Replace aging transformers. Build new refining capacity—the United States has not constructed a new refinery in over 40 years, and much of our energy infrastructure is older than that. Accelerate procurement.As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, we respectfully call upon the President of the United States, the 45th and 47th President, and Commander in Chief, to continue exercising the full weight of his leadership at this defining hour for the Republic.This is not merely a policy challenge. It is a national imperative.At this historic milestone in the life of our nation, America stands at a decisive crossroads in energy security, grid resilience, industrial renewal, and strategic strength. The moment calls for bold and immediate action: to remove needless red tape, to fast-track critical energy infrastructure, to accelerate the deployment of microgrids, to expand grants and strategic funding, to replace aging transformers and vulnerable grid components, and to modernize procurement so that essential systems can be built, delivered, and deployed with the urgency the times require.As we near 250 years of American independence, we should meet this moment in the same spirit that built this nation: with courage, clarity, speed, and purpose. What is needed now is not delay but resolve; not bureaucracy, but execution; not hesitation, but national will.The strength of our infrastructure will help determine the strength of our economy, the readiness of our communities, and the security of our future. At this great anniversary of the American experiment, let us build an energy foundation worthy of the next 250 years.Let's create and pass the NEXT ENERGY Bill.Do not ban the future. Power it.Respectfully,NeutronX Corp.
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4月前
NeutronX Appoints Former Microsoft Senior Director of AI and Global Partnerships and Former Director of Microsoft Cities Scott Mauvais to Advance AI-Driven Energy and Microgrid Infrastructure with NextNRG (NASDAQ: NXXT)March 20, 2026 9:00 AM
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NeutronX Corporation ("NeutronX"), a technology integrator focused on artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure, today announced that Scott Mauvais, former Senior Director of AI and Global Partnerships for Microsoft Philanthropies and former Director of Microsoft Cities at Microsoft, has joined the company to support the continued development of NeutronX's collaboration with NextNRG Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT). NeutronX and NextNRG first announced a memorandum of understanding on February 9, 2026, and later announced an exclusive definitive cooperation agreement on February 25, 2026, effective February 18, 2026, focused on federal energy infrastructure projects.
Mauvais brings 23 years of experience at Microsoft, where he held leadership roles spanning artificial intelligence, civic innovation, urban systems, enterprise engagement, and strategic partnerships. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of AI and Global Partnerships for Microsoft Philanthropies, where he worked with Microsoft's largest customers and partners to identify and jointly invest in social-impact initiatives, helping raise more than $120 million in philanthropic funding.Over the course of his Microsoft career, Mauvais helped shape how advanced technologies moved from concept into real-world deployment across complex institutional and urban environments. As Director of Microsoft Cities, he worked with city leaders to apply technology to real-world civic and urban systems, helping strengthen the civic technology ecosystem and support economic growth. Before that, he led the Microsoft Technology Center, where enterprise and public-sector organizations worked with Microsoft to architect, prototype, and validate advanced technology solutions.At NeutronX, Mauvais will support the company's work with NextNRG across AI-driven energy grid modernization, resilient microgrid deployment, intelligent infrastructure integration in urban environments, and public-private engagement with municipal and federal stakeholders. Under the previously announced definitive agreement, NextNRG serves as the exclusive technology and execution partner for government contracts secured by NeutronX in targeted federal energy and defense infrastructure projects."Scott brings a rare combination of experience across AI, cities, partnerships, and applied infrastructure innovation," said Emilio T. Gonzalez, Ph.D., President of NeutronX. "His background strengthens our ability to help develop practical, scalable solutions at the intersection of energy systems, advanced technology, and real-world deployment."About NeutronX CorporationNeutronX is a federal-focused technology integrator specializing in AI-enabled autonomous infrastructure and national resilience systems.The organization aligns state-of-the-art technologies with government procurement strategy to deliver mission-ready capabilities for civilian and defense initiatives. The strategic convergence of world-class technical architectures positions the company at the forefront of innovation, powered by sophisticated AI-driven platforms. Through the integration of patented systems, premier engineering expertise, and research-backed advancements, NeutronX delivers unified, execution-ready programs.Led by military veterans, former federal executives, and national security professionals, the organization is structured to navigate complex acquisition environments and execute large-scale government initiatives with discipline, precision, and accountability.To learn more, visit www.neutronx.coAbout NextNRG, Inc.
NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT) is focused on building and operating modern energy infrastructure that integrates distributed power generation, storage, and intelligent control systems. The company delivers microgrids, battery storage, solar solutions, wireless EV charging technologies, and mobile fueling services designed to enhance reliability, efficiency, and resilience for commercial, industrial, and government customers.NextNRG is also advancing a unified energy dashboard and ecosystem approach to managing distributed assets, along with dynamic wireless charging solutions designed to support industrial equipment, robotics, and fleet electrification.For more information, visit www.nextnrg.comPress Contact
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4月前
NeutronX Welcomes National Security Strategy and Defense Acquisition Expert Commander Phil Ehr, U.S. Navy (Ret.), to Board of AdvisorsFebruary 27, 2026 9:15 AM
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MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NeutronX Corp. today announced the appointment of Commander Phil Ehr, U.S. Navy (Ret.), to its Board of Advisors. A government relations expert, DAWIA Level II certified acquisition professional, and member of the Navy Acquisition Corps and Navy Space Cadre, Commander Ehr will provide senior guidance on quality control and operational integrity as NeutronX expands its portfolio of national security-focused energy projects, executed under an exclusive collaboration with NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT), an AI-driven energy ecosystem consisting of microgrids, distributed generation, advanced energy management, and wireless EV charging solutions.Commander Ehr rose from enlisted Navy Seaman to commissioned Naval Flight Officer across 26 years of operational military intelligence service. He flew classified reconnaissance and intelligence collection missions during the Cold War and directed combat intelligence operations during Desert Storm.He later served as Assistant Air Operations Officer in the U.S. Joint Task Force supporting NATO's Operation Allied Force, overseeing U.S. high-value aircraft during the 78-day air campaign. His strategic intelligence work extended to shore duty, where he supported development of the National Military Strategy under Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin Powell and served on the four-star staff of Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. and General Wesley Clark.A graduate of the Naval War College and former National Security Affairs Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Commander Ehr brings a rare combination of operational command experience and defense acquisition expertise to NeutronX."NeutronX and NextNRG are addressing one of the most critical vulnerabilities to our national security: the resilience of our power grid," stated Commander Ehr. "The mission to build resilient, intelligent, and autonomous energy infrastructure is not just a business imperative; it is a patriotic one. I am proud to advise a team that operates with the discipline and strategic foresight required to deliver on that mission."Following his naval service, Commander Ehr co-founded the George Washington Initiative, a nonprofit "information civil defense force" organization focused on countering disinformation, and has conducted humanitarian aid missions across Ukraine. His appointment underscores NeutronX's commitment to aligning technical innovation with operational and acquisition expertise.NeutronX is currently pursuing federal and defense-aligned resilient energy infrastructure opportunities, including distributed microgrid configurations integrating natural gas generation, solar PV, battery storage, and advanced control systems. The company is advancing competitive proposals focused on installation-level energy resilience and mission-critical reliability amid rising infrastructure demand.About NeutronX Corp.
NeutronX Corp. builds autonomous, AI-driven infrastructure for next-generation power systems. Led by seasoned government and military executives, NeutronX specializes in securing and managing large-scale energy projects vital to U.S. national security. Learn more at neutronx.co.Press Contact
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