The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four federal sites to lead the way in AI data center and energy infrastructure development.
This move, which supports the Trump administration’s strategic initiatives to accelerate AI and energy innovation, targets key locations for collaboration with private sector partners, according to a press release from the DOE.
The selected sites include the Savannah River Site, Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation and Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
These areas are poised to host cutting-edge AI data centers and energy generation projects aimed at driving technological advancements and enhancing grid reliability, according to a press release from the DOE.
The DOE expects these efforts to not only contribute to reducing energy costs but also to strengthen the United States’ leadership in the global AI race.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the importance of leveraging federal lands to advance these initiatives, comparing the undertaking to the scale of the Manhattan Project.
“By utilizing DOE land assets for AI and energy infrastructure, we are taking a bold step to accelerate U.S. leadership in both sectors,” Wright said.
The announcement follows widespread interest generated by an April request for information (RFI) that informed the site selection process.
These locations were chosen for their suitability to support large-scale data centers and necessary power generation facilities, offering robust infrastructure for future development, according to a press release from the DOE.
The DOE is set to soon release detailed project solicitations, including eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, with an expected selection of partners by the end of the year.
Further site evaluations may also lead to additional development opportunities in the future, according to a press release from the DOE.
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