Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
Why it matters
This regulatory action is tracked because it connects data-center development to carbon, energy, grid reliability, siting land use, water. Its current status is Notice; use the linked primary source before drawing a legal or policy conclusion.
Summary
The United States has long been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Maintaining that leadership is a key national and economic security priority. AI infrastructure including data centers is a critical component of the modern economy, enabling AI training and inference, scientific research, and a wide range of other essential services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring opportunities to leverage its land assets to support the growing demand for AI infrastructure. This aligns with the policy laid out in the executive order signed January 23, 2025, titled "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.
Record quality
Action history
- Apr 7, 2025Request for information (RFI).
Status changes are recorded going forward as the tracker observes them.
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