The Department of Energy wants to hear from developers interested in building data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure at 16 sites nationwide, one of them in Richland.

DOE issued a “request for information” last week to assess industry interest and gather information on potential technology and economic considerations. It also wants information on locating new nuclear and other energy generation facilities with the data centers.

Under DOE’s ideal timeline, infrastructure construction for artificial intelligence data centers would start by the end of this year, with operations to start in 2027.

The project is being launched to ensure American leadership in artificial intelligence, said Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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