“We welcome investment, jobs, and economic opportunity while protecting our communities, our natural resources, and our citizens from unintended costs.”

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) signed Executive Order 2026-03, “Data Centers the Wyoming Way” establishing theWyoming Data Center Development Framework to guide responsible development in Wyoming.

The Executive Order outlines a set of principles to ensure Wyoming remains competitive in attracting investment while protecting ratepayers, natural resources, local communities, and Wyoming’s way of life. The framework emphasizes water sustainability, wildlife conservation, workforce development, transparency, grid resiliency and stewardship, community engagement, and national security.

Executive Order 2026-03 also notes: “President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order promoting advanced artificial intelligence and its role in support of national security; and, as expanded, development of data centers supports the President’s order and policies …”

“As America races to build the infrastructure needed to support advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and our nation’s rapidly growing digital economy, Wyoming is uniquely positioned to lead,” Governor Gordonsaid. “But we will do it the Wyoming way. We welcome investment, jobs, and economic opportunity while protecting our communities, our natural resources, and our citizens from unintended costs.”

The Executive Order directs executive branch agencies to coordinate efforts related to data center projects and identify opportunities to improve regulatory efficiency, transparency, workforce readiness, and interagency cooperation.

The framework reinforces Wyoming’s commitment to ensuring that new data centers  bear the costs associated with their power demands, while encouraging projects that provide long-term benefits to Wyoming communities, workers, schools, and local governments.

Executive Order 2026-03 takes effect immediately.