Practical Tool

AI + Energy Decision Tool

Use this when evaluating any major AI infrastructure or energy-related project. Work through each section in a meeting, deal review, or policy discussion. Total time: ~25 minutes.

This tool operationalizes the Global Principles for AI & Energy into a structured decision framework. Fill in each section, then generate your assessment at the bottom.

Global Principles for AI & Energy
AI + Energy Decision Tool
1
Define the Decision
2 min
What is being decided?
2
Quick Screen — Go / No-Go
5 min

If any answer is No or Unknown — pause before proceeding.

A. Long-term harm check
B. Community visibility
C. Grid realism
⚠ 2 or more boxes unchecked — do not proceed without redesign.
✓ Quick screen passed — proceed to full evaluation.
3
Apply the Four Principles
10–15 min
Principle IEconomic Development — Value Capture
Minimum bar
Principle IICommunity Role — Process Quality
Is the community shaping this — or reacting to it?
Principle IIISystem Alignment — Further Local Climate Goals
Does this advance local clean energy and climate goals?
Principle IVDeal Execution — Speed + Coordination
Can this actually get built — efficiently and credibly?
4
Tradeoff Check
5 min

If tensions exist between principles, use this order of operations.

1
Avoid irreversible harm — grid lock-in, community bypass. Non-negotiable.
2
Capture local economic value — jobs, tax base, infrastructure benefit.
3
Move fast once aligned — speed-to-power matters, but alignment comes first.
5
Credible Signals
5 min

Select at least one. If none apply, this project is aspirational, not credible.

⚠ No credible signals selected — this project is aspirational, not credible. Push for at least one concrete commitment before proceeding.
6
Coordination Check
3 min
Is there a shared table where this gets worked out?
7
Final Output
Generate your assessment
Assessment Summary
Principle scores
Economic development
0%
Community role
0%
System alignment
0%
Deal execution
0%