Responsible Growth
Governor Mark Gordon’s Executive Order 2026-03, “Data Centers the Wyoming Way,” establishes a framework to guide responsible data center development in Wyoming. The framework emphasizes water sustainability, wildlife conservation, workforce development, transparency, grid resiliency, stewardship, community engagement and national security.
Wyoming Driven Innovation supports a development approach that welcomes investment while protecting Wyoming communities from unintended costs.
New projects should bear the costs associated with their power demands, engage local communities early and provide long-term benefits to Wyoming workers, schools, counties and municipalities.
National Security
America cannot lead in artificial intelligence, advanced computing, cybersecurity or digital infrastructure without the energy and facilities needed to support them. Federal leaders have identified advanced technology and secure digital infrastructure as national security priorities.
Wyoming has the resources, experience and values to help meet that moment responsibly.
Foreign Influence Shouldn't Shape Wyoming's Future
Recent reporting has highlighted efforts by foreign adversaries, including China and Russia, to influence public opinion about data centers and the infrastructure needed to power America's AI future.
Decisions about data centers and AI infrastructure in Wyoming should be based on facts, transparent public processes and America's long-term economic and national security interests, not on foreign influence campaigns designed to create division.
Wyoming's future should be decided by Wyoming communities, not by foreign governments seeking to undermine America's technological leadership.