The Energy Department is investing nearly $20 million in AI-powered tools to streamline the lengthy permitting processes for clean energy projects. This initiative, known as VoltAIc, aims to enhance efficiency by allowing government employees to access historical permitting and environmental data. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is leading the core project, PolicyAI, which focuses on developing software to support federal reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The project includes the creation of a data lakehouse that consolidates over 28,000 PDFs from the Environmental Protection Agency, making it easier to search and utilize environmental impact statements. By employing generative AI technologies like Gemini and GPT-4, the Energy Department hopes to facilitate quicker decision-making and improve the overall permitting environment. Successful implementation of these tools could significantly aid the Biden administration's climate and infrastructure goals.
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