Navy, Ameresco plan 100 MW AI data center at NAS Lemoore

Key Takeaways

1. The Navy, Ameresco, and CyrusOne plan a 100 MW AI-optimized data center at NAS Lemoore.
2. The project includes onsite generation and a base microgrid for energy resilience.
3. The first portion is expected to come online in 2027 on Defense Department land.
4. Capt. Jeffry Findlay says the project supports national AI and energy priorities.

What was announced

One hundred megawatts. At Naval Air Station Lemoore, that is the size of the AI‑ready data center the Navy wants next. NAS Lemoore Executive Officer Capt. Jeffry Findlay said the plan "directly supports our national priorities in AI and energy dominance," and ties the base’s mission to next‑generation computing.

The project matters here because it would sit inside the fence on land leased from the Defense Department, and it would bring its own power. Ameresco says the campus will pair the data center with dedicated onsite generation and a microgrid to keep operations running during outages.

Who is building it

Energy developer Ameresco is teaming with data center operator CyrusOne. CyrusOne’s chief operating officer, John Hatem, said the company will deliver "mission‑ready" infrastructure based in part on its Intelliscale platform. Ameresco will handle the power piece, including engine generators, controls, and upgrades that support the base as well as the compute halls.

What the site will include

Ameresco’s release says the facility will be engineered to federal standards such as FedRAMP, FISMA High, and Department of Defense Impact Levels 5 and 6. For the most sensitive workloads, the design calls for air‑gapped architectures, cross‑domain solutions, and zero‑trust security models. The companies frame the build for large‑language‑model training, accelerated inference, and real‑time analytics that defense customers need.

Timeline and open questions

Ameresco says the first portion of the project is expected online in 2027, with agreements still being finalized. For now, paperwork. The company did not release cost figures, job counts, or any water‑use plan in the announcement. Those are the next questions for Kings County readers, and we will keep asking.

The blue‑and‑gold NAS Lemoore sign out on Highway 198 caught the afternoon glare.

"We’re strengthening our ability to support critical missions and ensure operational continuity for those who serve," Capt. Findlay said.

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Source

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/ai-optimized-data-center-nas-lemoore/