WASHINGTON—Yesterday, Google released a new report, “Powering a New Era of American Innovation.”
To lead in the next generation of technological advancements, the U.S. must have the necessary energy to power that future. Google’s report examines various energy resources, technological advancements and grid constraints, recommending key policy recommendations to unleash and substantially expand America’s power and efficiency.
“The Trump administration has provided a North Star in calling for American energy and AI dominance and clearing away regulatory hurdles impeding that goal. Google’s new report recommends concrete policy actions that will go a long way in achieving this vision,” said Patrick Hedger, NetChoice Director of Policy. “Administration officials, Congress and state policymakers now have a recipe for energy abundance and the AI revolution from one of the leading companies working to bring America closer to this future.”
The company’s key policy recommendations include: streamlining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting requirements, accelerating permitting for energy resources like nuclear and geothermal, expediting permitting for natural gas pipelines, encouraging the use of grid enhancing technologies, investing in electrical transformers, passing federal transmission permitting reform, and establishing Western electricity markets.
Google is also supporting the Electrical Training Alliance’s initiative to equip 100,000 electrical professionals and train 30,000 new apprentices in AI deployment and modern energy infrastructure. This bold effort tackles a critical skills shortage head-on, with the potential to boost the electrical workforce pipeline by 70% over the next five years, increasing American jobs in emerging tech.
Working together, policymakers, industry and utilities can power America to lead in the next generation of technological development.
Read the report here.
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