U.S. DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites for AI Data Centers, Energy Projects
(P&GJ) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled plans to repurpose federal land and assets for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and co-located energy infrastructure, part of a broader effort to position the U.S. as a global leader in AI and energy innovation.
The agency has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public and industry input on a plan to develop infrastructure on 16 federal sites. The selected locations, which are spread across the country, were chosen for their access to in-place energy infrastructure and potential to support fast-tracked permitting for new power generation—including nuclear.
The initiative aligns with President Trump’s executive orders aimed at boosting American leadership in AI and unleashing domestic energy capabilities.
“The global race for AI dominance is the next Manhattan project, and with President Trump’s leadership and the innovation of our National Labs, the United States can and will win,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “With today’s action, the Department of Energy is taking important steps to leverage our domestic resources to power the AI revolution, while continuing to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy to the American people.”
White House science advisor Michael Kratsios also emphasized the significance of the initiative: “President Trump is committed to ensuring American leadership in artificial intelligence and Secretary Wright is delivering.”
The DOE's RFI invites responses from data center operators, energy developers, and other stakeholders to help shape development approaches, technology solutions, operational models, and financing strategies. The goal is to begin construction of AI-ready energy hubs on DOE sites, with an operational target date of 2027.
The proposed locations offer a unique opportunity to partner with DOE’s national laboratories, enabling joint research on next-generation power systems and data center technologies.
Public details about each of the 16 sites—including size, location, and infrastructure status—are included in the RFI appendices.
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