The Trump administration is set to implement a series of executive actions designed to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States. Insider sources indicate these measures will facilitate grid interconnection for power projects and allocate federal land for the construction of AI data centers. Industry analysis from Grid Strategies forecasts a significant surge in U.S. electricity demand, growing at a rate five times higher than 2022 projections between 2024 and 2029. Deloitte’s research further highlights that AI data centers’ power consumption could increase more than 30-fold by 2035, underscoring the critical need for enhanced energy capacity.
Key provisions under consideration include prioritizing advanced energy projects within the interconnection queue to expedite their integration into the power grid. The executive order is expected to empower the Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior to allocate federal lands for AI infrastructure development. Additionally, regulatory reforms aim to streamline data center permitting by introducing a nationwide Clean Water Act permit, replacing the current state-by-state approval process. The administration is also contemplating the establishment of an “AI Action Day” on July 23rd to underscore its commitment to advancing AI technology.