Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants

President Trump said his administration will approve energy facility permits for AI data centers within weeks rather than months, citing surprise at the power requirements of artificial intelligence development.

First covered Jul 6, 2026 · 4:23 PM PT · 1 article

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eia.gov Wind and solar generated a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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whitehouse.gov Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure – The White House

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whitehouse.gov Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Accelerates Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure – The White House

washingtontimes.com Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

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