The White House announced this week that more than 200 additional organizations, including utilities, electric cooperatives, data center developers, and governors, have joined the initiative. “Initially, back in March, the president delivered on his promise by having seven of the largest tech companies sign onto the pledge,” Rogers said. The administration argues that AI is becoming essential to everything from emergency services to communications infrastructure, making continued investment in data centers critical for the country’s economic and national security. She added that many European countries pursuing similar energy policies have experienced higher electricity prices while becoming increasingly dependent on foreign energy supplies. “The president says you cannot have national security without energy security,” Rogers said.