PJM Interconnection's capacity auction results indicate electricity bills will increase for consumers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware as the regional grid operator addresses infrastructure needs and maintains system reliability amid growing energy demands. Source: whyy.org
Energy policy expert Rowland-Shea argues that coal no longer provides cost-effective energy solutions for America, advocating for renewable alternatives that offer better long-term economic prospects and environmental benefits for Pennsylvania and the nation. Source: triblive.com
Harrisburg's $175 million rabbittransit operations center advances with federal backing, including $25 million from U.S. DOT for the new bus transfer center and maintenance facility on Cameron Street, expected completion by 2029 as part of Governor Shapiro's transit investment initiative. Source: pennlive.com
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission hosts a virtual public meeting to address community concerns about Constellation Energy's plan to restart Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor, now called the Crane Clean Energy Center, by 2027 to power Microsoft data centers. Source: fox43.com
Pennsylvania legislators advance bipartisan legislation to position the state as a leader in AI and data center development, including Senate Bill 939 to establish Commonwealth Opportunity Zones and accelerated permitting processes for the rapidly growing industry. Source: erienewsnow.com
Bitfarms announces a strategic partnership to develop an AI-focused data center at a waste coal-fired power plant in Carbon County, representing a unique approach to repurposing existing energy infrastructure for cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence operations. Source: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
Londonderry Township considers modifying its zoning ordinance to accommodate the growing demand for data center development in Pennsylvania, as local officials balance economic opportunities with community concerns about infrastructure impacts. Source: datacenterdynamics.com
Harrisburg officials finalize the groundbreaking date for the Broad Street Market reconstruction project, releasing new renderings and timeline details for rebuilding the historic market building that was damaged by fire, with Mayor Wanda Williams announcing September construction start. Source: local21news.com
Major tech and energy companies are investing billions in Pennsylvania's electrical grid infrastructure to support AI and data center growth. Google plans to invest $25 billion in data centers and AI infrastructure, while Blackstone leads a $25 billion initiative combining data center expansion with new natural gas generation capacity and streamlined permitting processes.
Rising electricity costs are becoming a major concern as the demand for AI data centers increases dramatically across the country. The surge in data center construction to support artificial intelligence applications is straining power grids and driving up energy costs for consumers and businesses.