Defining the responsible role for AI in the energy transition
Purpose
To determine the extent to which AI provides a net benefit in addressing climate change and supporting effective climate action.
Objectives
The Taskforce will examine how artificial intelligence can accelerate the global energy transition – while ensuring that the rapid growth of digital infrastructure, particularly data centres, aligns with climate and clean power goals.
Run in partnership with Google, the Taskforce will convene a series of five high-level virtual roundtables culminating in a short high-impact report to be launched during London Climate Action Week, plus in-person events and networking opportunities.
The Taskforce Report:
The report will be launched on 22 June at the Climate Innovation Forum, the opening flagship event of London Climate Action Week. It will:
- Showcase best use cases and highlight where caution is required.
- Identify how AI can accelerate the deployment and optimisation of clean power systems.
- Develop recommendations for sustainable data centre growth aligned with net zero.
- Highlight international case studies demonstrating scalable impact.
- Propose models for public-private collaboration and global standards.
AI Taskforce Activity
MAY:
Five virtual evidence-gathering roundtables, starting in May 2026
| Roundtable 1 | 7 May | AI for Grids & Clean Power Systems |
| Roundtable 2 | 14 May | Industry and Manufacturing |
| Roundtable 3 | 21 May | Buildings and Transport |
| Roundtable 4 | 27 May | International Comparisons and Standards |
| Roundtable 5 | 04 June | Data Centres and AI Infrastructure |
JUNE:
Tuesday, 09 June: London Tech Week
- AI Taskforce Dinner in Central London during London Tech Week
Monday, 22 June: London Climate Action Week at the Climate Innovation Forum in the Guildhall
- AI Solutions Showcase Event
- In-person Taskforce roundtable
- Taskforce Report launch Main Stage session
- London Climate Action Week Gala Dinner [Monday 22 June, Guildhall, London]
BEYOND JUNE
- Post-report publication media and communications
