Savannah River Site getting 1 gigawatt data center as Feds pick developer

The US Department of Energy has selected Amentum to develop a 1 gigawatt data center and 2 gigawatts of on-site energy generation at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, with power initially from natural gas transitioning to nuclear. The project aims to build federal AI infrastructure without burdening utility ratepayers, though the final lease agreement and timeline remain undetermined.

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