Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
Executive Order 14318, signed by Donald Trump on July 23, 2025, aims to accelerate federal permitting of large AI data centers and the infrastructure they need, defining Qualifying Projects as those backed by at least $500 million or adding more than 100 megawatts of load. It directs agencies to offer financial support such as loans and tax incentives, ease environmental reviews under laws including the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act, consider Brownfield and Superfund sites, and identify military lands for leasing, while revoking a January 2025 order on AI infrastructure.
