Fedorchak applauds strong response to AI and Energy Working Group RFI
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today released the following statement after receiving nearly 100 responses to her working group’s Request For Information (RFI) on powering the future of artificial intelligence—demonstrating robust engagement from energy, technology, and policy leaders across the country.
“We knew there was growing interest in how to meet AI’s energy demands, but the depth and breadth of these responses exceeded our expectations,” Fedorchak said. “We’ve heard from nearly 100 stakeholders, including utilities, data center operators, energy producers, cybersecurity experts, and tech innovators. These companies brought forward smart, specific solutions and even raised important issues we hadn’t fully considered yet. This is exactly why I launched this group: to gather as much information from the experts to help craft an effective legislative framework.”
The RFI focused on three core pillars:
American Energy Dominance and AI Energy Demands – Ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable domestic energy supply.
Securing the Energy Grid – Strengthening the grid to handle new demand and defend against cyber and physical threats.
Strategic Competition: Outpacing China – Advancing U.S. leadership in AI and energy innovation.
Next, the AI and Energy Working Group will review all submissions and host a series of roundtables under Chatham House rules. These discussions will bring together policymakers and industry experts from both the supply and demand side to identify practical solutions to powering the future of AI.
Rep. Fedorchak established the AI and Energy Working Group earlier this year to be proactive in addressing AI’s impact on U.S. energy policy—with the goal of supporting innovation, securing infrastructure, and maintaining American competitiveness.
ICYMI: Fedorchak's op-ed in the Washington Times titled “Powering the future: Why AI can’t succeed without reliable American energy”
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