Biden Opens Federal Land for Clean Energy AI Data Centers to Stay Ahead of China

Jan 14, 2025, 12:26 PM

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to accelerate the construction of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. The order directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to lease federal sites, including those suitable for gigawatt-scale data centers, to the private sector for building advanced AI data centers powered by clean energy. This initiative aims to ensure power availability for energy-intensive AI operations and strengthen the nation's technological edge over China. With only days remaining in his administration, President Biden's move highlights a commitment to bolstering U.S. AI capabilities and infrastructure before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.