AI Energy Council

Information about AI Energy Council including its role and members

Role of the group

The AI Energy Council, as introduced in the AI Opportunities Action Plan Government Response, was established by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to address the growing energy demands of AI in the UK. The Council will explore how the government’s AI ambitions can be powered with responsible, clean energy sources, and will promote the safe and secure adoption of AI within the energy system.

The Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Key areas being discussed by the AI Energy Council

  1. AI energy demand forecasting
  2. Powering AI: grid connections and behind-the-meter solutions
  3. Sustainable AI
  4. AI adoption in the energy sector
  5. Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPAs)

Attendees

The AI Energy Council meetings are attended by the following organisations:

  • Ofgem
  • National Energy System Operator (NESO)
  • National Grid Transmission UK
  • Energy Networks Association (ENA)
  • EDF Energy
  • Scottish Power
  • Nuclear Industry Association (NIA)
  • Centre for Net Zero
  • Google
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft
  • ARM
  • Equinix
  • Brookfield
  • ARIA

Documents

AI Energy Council terms of reference.

Minutes

AI Energy Council meeting minutes.

Contact

aiec@dsit.gov.uk.

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