DOE announces plans to develop AI data centers paired with new energy infrastructure on public lands

Kelsey Misbrener | Source: Solar Power World | Posted 04/05/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to help ensure America leads the world in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and lower energy costs by co-locating data centers and new energy infrastructure on DOE lands. DOE has released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform possible use of DOE land for AI infrastructure development to support growing demand for data centers.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to co-locate data centers with new energy infrastructure on public lands to enhance America's leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while reducing energy costs. The DOE has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the use of its land for AI infrastructure development, identifying 16 potential sites that are well-suited for rapid data center construction, leveraging existing energy infrastructure and facilitating expedited permitting for new energy generation, including nuclear.

In alignment with President Trump's executive orders aimed at promoting AI and energy innovation, the DOE is prioritizing public-private partnerships to advance these initiatives. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright emphasized the importance of this effort in the global race for AI dominance, likening it to a modern-day Manhattan Project. The DOE seeks input from data center and energy developers, aiming to commence operations at selected sites by the end of 2027, while also providing opportunities for collaboration with its research facilities to enhance power systems and data center technology.

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