U.S. Department of Energy Identifies Federal Sites for AI Data Centers Powered by Clean Energy

In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the identification of 16 federally owned sites suitable for the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers powered by clean energy. This initiative aims to address the escalating energy demands of AI technologies, which have significantly increased electricity consumption in data centers. The selected sites, including prominent national laboratories such as Los Alamos, Sandia, and Oak Ridge, offer existing energy infrastructure and the potential for expedited permitting processes, particularly for nuclear energy projects.