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US Needs More Electricity to Win AI Race, Says Trump Energy Czar

Doug Burgum tapped to lead Interior Department, energy council Former governor made his fortune in accounting software By Jennifer A Dlouhy The US risks forfeiting a global competition to dominate artificial intelligence if it doesn’t build more reliable, always-on electricity to supply the industry, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department warned Thursday. …

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US Interior Nominee Says Permitting Reform Needed to Speed Energy Projects

(Reuters) – U.S. Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on Thursday that permitting reform is needed to speed energy projects, particularly to boost power production. “We’ve got to get to work in permitting reform and speeding permitting right now,” he said. “Electricity is at the brink. Our grid is at …

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