The Trump administration recently unveiled a new AI Action Plan, emphasizing rapid deployment of data centers and energy infrastructure to support artificial intelligence expansion.

The plan calls for sweeping deregulation, including expedited permitting for data centers and related energy projects, aiming to bypass environmental reviews under NEPA and other statutes. It directs officials to prevent the “premature decommissioning” of critical power generation assets and to prioritize “dispatchable, reliable” resources like coal, nuclear, geothermal, and exploration of fusion to ensure grid stability.

The plan also proposes modernizing transmission systems and leveraging backup power to boost grid reliability during peak AI demands. The nineteen‑page policy projections include reforming permitting processes and aligning market incentives to enhance reliability amid escalating power consumption needs linked to AI growth.

OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has published an analysis of the plan and the top ten takeaways for employers. 7/28/2025