On April 7, the Office of Policy for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from industry professionals, grid operators, local communities, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders regarding the development and operation of AI infrastructure—including data centers—on DOE-owned or managed lands. This initiative aligns with the January 2025 Executive Order, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, which underscores AI as a national and economic security priority. DOE is hoping the RFI provides information that allows it to better understand site interest, strategic data center design approaches, potential power needs, financial and contractual considerations related to leasing DOE-owned or managed lands, and the potential benefits and challenges associated with hosting AI infrastructure on DOE land.
