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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across New York — updated daily.
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Nation’s Power Operators Warn Congress of a Coming Reliability Shortfall
Seven major U.S. grid operators have raised alarms about an impending capacity crunch due to rapidly increasing demand driven by data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on March 25, 2025, top grid officials testified that without urgent reforms, the reliability of electric service could falter. They indicated an alarming discrepancy between rising demand and the rate at which electricity generation resources are being retired.
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Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors have announced the redevelopment of the former Homer City Generating Station site into a $10 billion natural gas-fired facility. This campus is expected to have a power generation capacity of 4.5 GW, making it the largest gas-fired power station in the U.S. Construction at the site is expected to start in 2025. The project aims to utilize natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and is part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to phase out coal-fired power by 2028.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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Landing a data center is worth the environmental tradeoffs, Illinois towns say
The proposed data center by Equinix, Inc., will occupy 340 acres in Minooka, Illinois, requiring 3 million gallons of water daily and 700 megawatts of electricity. This demand constitutes a significant portion of Minooka’s drinkable water allocation. Mayor Ric Offerman stated that the project could generate substantial tax revenue and jobs for the village. However, concerns persist regarding the environmental impact and the state’s commitment to ending fossil fuel use by 2045. Equinix is negotiating to finalize its plans, aiming to begin construction by 2026 and complete the site by 2034.
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Why Geothermal is the Hot Ticket to Low-Carbon Data Centers?
The article discusses the potential of geothermal energy for powering low-carbon data centers.
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are expanding quickly, and data centers’ electricity demand is projected to rise significantly, reaching between 325 and 580 TWh by 2028.
The U.S. Department of Energy revealed that geothermal energy could avoid up to 516 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2050.
Innovations in Enhanced Geothermal Systems are making it feasible for data centers to generate clean and reliable power, potentially supplying up to 15% of power in key data center hubs.
Major investments are being made by companies, including a partnership between Alphabet and NV Energy to secure 115 MW of geothermal power. -
🌎 CERAWeek 2025: More power, more problems #237
CERAWeek 2025, dubbed the ‘Super Bowl of Energy’, took place in Houston and emphasized the pressing need for energy solutions amidst AI demands. Key discussions highlighted $40m in specialty chemicals funding, $28m in air carbon capture, and $28m in grid power storage. Secretary Chris Wright criticized previous green policies, pushing for gas, nuclear, and geothermal solutions instead. Industry leaders are advocating for an ‘all of the above’ approach to meet energy demands despite existing supply chain challenges and policy uncertainties.
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LS Power Submits Proposal to Add New Generation Supply Across PJM
LS Power has submitted a proposal to construct approximately 700 MW of new generation capacity as part of PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI). This initiative seeks to expedite the connection of shovel-ready, high-reliability projects to the grid due to increasing demand and forecasted load growth. LS Power plans to convert two facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio to base-load combined cycle plants and has projected an investment value of more than $1 billion for these capacity additions.
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AI to fuel bumper year for M&A in US power sector
The U.S. power industry has seen a significant increase in mergers and acquisitions, with 27 power deals worth $36.4 billion recorded in January and February 2025, surpassing historical data. Notable transactions include Constellation Energy’s acquisition of Calpine for $16.4 billion and KKR’s agreement with PSP Investments to buy a 20% stake in American Electric Power’s transmission network for $2.8 billion. President Trump declared an energy emergency to facilitate power sector developments, amidst high demand for electricity driven by AI data centers.
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FuelCell Energy Participates in Innovation Agora as Part of Annual CERAWeek Conference
The United States-based FuelCell Energy, Inc. participated in the Innovation Agora at the 2025 CERAWeek Conference in Houston, Texas. Kent McCord, the senior product manager for solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer products, presented on FuelCell Energy’s low-carbon power and hydrogen solutions. The company discussed their recent achievements in solid oxide electrolyzer technology and ongoing projects, including a joint development agreement with Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd for hydrogen systems across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. This engagement emphasized FuelCell Energy’s commitment to innovative solutions in energy and climate change.
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Power Surge: Can Carbon Capture Keep Up with AI’s Energy Demand?
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in electricity demand driven by factors such as increased electric vehicle use and the growth of artificial intelligence. This demand has led power companies to significantly raise their peak electricity forecasts, with many now projecting a 50% increase. To manage emissions from natural gas, which currently provides about 40% of U.S. power, companies are looking to carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which can reduce emissions by up to 95%. The investment required to scale CCS is estimated to be between $665 billion and $1.28 trillion by 2050, highlighting the need for significant funding in this area.