This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to have a National Laboratory study how artificial intelligence and data center expansion affects U.S. energy resources, with particular focus on remote and rural areas. The study must examine whether existing energy infrastructure needs upgrades, evaluate the feasibility of powering these facilities with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power as well as nuclear and geothermal energy, and assess impacts on energy costs, reliability, water use, and land use. The legislation also directs the study to identify ways to streamline environmental reviews and permitting processes for building AI and data center sites and their associated power generation facilities. The Secretary must submit findings to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. No specific funding amount is included in the bill text, but it aims to help policymakers understand how to efficiently support AI infrastructure growth in areas where energy resources may be limited.
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