Why this project exists
Power plants, transmission networks, data centers, and regional demand are often published in separate systems. US Grid Explorer brings those public records into one visual research experience without hiding their different sources or limitations.
The project is designed for residents, students, educators, journalists, researchers, and professionals conducting preliminary infrastructure research.
What the project is not
This is not a grid-operations system, outage authority, engineering model, investment service, or complete data-center inventory. Do not use it for emergency response, real-time dispatch, property decisions, or safety-critical work.
Product principles
Answer a real infrastructure question before adding spectacle.
Keep publishers, dates, and coverage warnings close to every claim.
Label preliminary, community-reported, and estimated information.
Explain technical grid concepts without pretending they are simple.
Current development status
The project is actively developed. National map layers, state profiles, facility profiles, local infrastructure reports, and editorial guides are available now. The optional Grid Guide remains dependent on separately configured API access and is not required to use the site.
Contact
Questions about the project, partnerships, accessibility, or general feedback can be sent to contact@usgridexplorer.com. Use the corrections page when reporting a specific data issue so the supporting evidence can remain reviewable.