Unlocking Our AI Future: Addressing the Power Challenge Together

Iron Mountain operates 30 data center sites in seven countries, with a total platform of approximately 1.3 gigawatts making us a major global data center company.

It was an honor for me to represent Iron Mountain in a critical roundtable discussion hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the White House last week. I want to thank Administrator Zeldin for bringing businesses together to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and the digital infrastructure needed to power it. Our conversation demonstrated a shared desire to ensure the United States continues to lead the world in innovation.

Seizing the AI opportunity

AI is redefining our world, with national security, economic competitiveness and global influence all critical considerations. As such, the United States is at a pivotal moment - and Iron Mountain is proud to be at the forefront of building the digital infrastructure that will power the nation's AI leadership.

We applaud the US government for recognizing the significance of this moment and for taking decisive steps to foster American innovation and growth. We welcome the Administration's AI Action Plan, and the EPA's efforts to streamline permitting while ensuring environmental protections remain in place, as crucial first steps to reducing regulation and unlocking the full potential of the digital economy.

The power challenge: a growing roadblock to innovation

There is unprecedented demand for the digital, cloud-based services that are housed and powered through American data centers. With an average of 21 connected devices in US households, these services have become integral in our everyday lives. We now rely on them to communicate, engage in commerce and banking, and access basic services such as medical care or interaction with the government.