EPA Clarifies Data Centers' Power Sources May Be Exempt from Federal Pollution Laws

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has clarified that power sources exclusively supplying electricity to data centers, and not connected to the public grid, may not be subject to the federal Clean Air Act's Acid Rain Program. This interpretation aims to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure and alleviate strain on regional electric grids, aligning with President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.