Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure

The order directs federal agencies to expedite the permitting process for large-scale data center infrastructure, specifically those projects requiring over 100 megawatts of new load and involving a minimum capital expenditure of $500 million. The order also encourages the use of federally owned land for data center development and instructs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative offering financial support for these projects, potentially including loans, grants, tax incentives, and offtake agreements. It further revokes Executive Order 14141 and mandates efficient environmental reviews to facilitate construction of these projects.