OpenAI Announces New Data Center Policy Framework

OpenAI has released a National Community Compact and a Compute Campus Policy Blueprint detailing new operational standards. The company committed to covering the full costs of electricity and infrastructure for its facilities to protect local ratepayers. It also pledged to prioritize closed-loop cooling systems to reduce water consumption and will publicly report site-specific data on energy and water usage.

The policy framework was announced on November 5, 2026.