by Ashleigh Myers, Adam J. Weaver, Robert A. James, Sidney L. Fowler and Samuel Bucher
On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Applications (RFA) seeking proposals from U.S. companies to develop AI data centers co-located with advanced energy projects at the Idaho National
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, AI cuts disaster infrastructure losses, multifamily drives increase in CRE delinquency rates, commercial services firms lead in office and industrial leasing activity, and more!
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by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
Our latest roundup features adaptive reuse in the hospitality industry, falling home prices in major markets, loan maturity in real estate, and more!
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by Robert A. James, Elina Teplinsky, Jeffrey S. Merrifield and M.C. Hammond
The rapid growth of electricity demand from data centers has emerged as a major challenge for the U.S. power sector. Much of this demand is being driven by the deployment of large learning models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI). These
by Robert A. James, Sidney L. Fowler and Samuel Bucher
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
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, the Tampa Bay Rays pull out of a stadium deal, the National Association of Realtors examines another policy change, energy efficiency measures continue to lower operating expenses, and more!
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by Robert A. James, Brittany D. Sandler and Samuel C. Markel
As we covered previously, President Trump has made clear that the U.S. is focused on increasing investments into building, scaling and speeding the development of AI infrastructure and data centers in the U.S., and Big Tech is responding in kind.
On Monday,
by Allan C. Van Vliet, Adam J. Weaver and Andrew J. Weiner
Last week, on one of his final days in office, President Biden signed an executive order aimed at boosting the development of energy facilities and data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Executive Order 14141 directs the secretaries of Defense, Energy and
by Robert A. James, Ashleigh Myers and Kelsey Parker
Critical materials—the collective term for metals and minerals essential for all kinds of advanced technology and clean energy—are vital to the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has become pervasive in everyday life. AI hardware relies on familiar elements like aluminum, silicon and copper, and
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
Colleague and host Shellka Arora-Cox recently sat down with Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, to discuss the fascinating intersection of the energy transition and artificial intelligence.
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