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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Pennsylvania — updated daily.
Recent Pennsylvania data center news
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Existing nuclear power plants are best behind-the-meter option for data centers: NEI paper
Data centers could double U.S. electricity demand by 2030. Nuclear plants are sought for colocation deals. Exelon and AEP opposed Amazon-Talen Energy plan, citing increased transmission costs. NEI’s Kormos supports aligning data centers with nuclear plants to ease grid strain and lower renewable curtailment. Constellation Energy backs the initiative for environmental benefits.
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Data center, crypto operations in 10 states drive all US commercial power sales growth since 2019: EIA
Data centers in 10 states led 1% growth in US commercial electricity sales since 2019, per the EIA. Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona saw significant demand growth, while North Dakota had the highest at 37%. The agency predicts a 3% increase in 2022 sales, influenced by large-scale computing facilities and crypto operations.
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Amazon leans into on-site renewables, building management systems, alternative fuels to lower emissions
Amazon is reducing carbon emissions through on-site renewables, building management systems, and alternative fuels. They increased energy efficiency with LED lighting, EBMS retrofits, and energy-efficient chips like Inferentia2. Amazon acquired a nuclear-powered data center and expanded its fleet of electric vehicles, including Rivian vans. Scope 3 emissions decreased.
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Talen-Amazon interconnection agreement needs extended FERC review: PJM market monitor
The PJM market monitor raised concerns over Talen Energy’s agreement to provide power from its Susquehanna nuclear power plant to an Amazon data center in Pennsylvania. Other companies like AEP and Exelon challenged the agreement over potential cost shifts to ratepayers. FERC is expected to make a decision by August 3.
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Talen urges FERC to reject AEP-Exelon protest over interconnection pact for Amazon data center
Talen Energy urges FERC to reject AEP and Exelon’s protest over an ISA for providing power from Susquehanna nuclear plant to Amazon’s data center. Talen plans to sell power to AWS in Pennsylvania. AEP and Exelon claim potential transmission cost increases. Susquehanna insists on reliability provisions and dismisses delay motives.
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Talen Energy defends interconnection agreement for Amazon data center at nuclear plant
Talen Energy defends interconnection agreement for selling power from Susquehanna nuclear plant to Amazon’s data center in Pennsylvania. AEP and Exelon protested the agreement, citing potential transmission cost shifts. PPL and PJM support the agreement. ClearView Energy believes the protest may not disrupt data center co-location trend.
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AEP, Exelon challenge PJM interconnection pact for Amazon data center at Talen nuclear plant
AEP and Exelon challenge PJM’s adjusted ISA for Talen Energy’s sale of electricity to an Amazon data center at the Susquehanna nuclear plant. This deal, where AWS plans to buy up to 480 MW of power, could set a precedent for similar arrangements. Regulators and stakeholders are scrutinizing the potential impacts on cost allocation and rate design. Co-located data centers benefit from the grid and should pay for this usage according to the challengers. The case poses broader questions about regulatory frameworks and fair market practices.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
S&P suggests Constellation Energy, PSEG Power, and Vistra are potential candidates for nuclear-data center supply deals due to rising data center electricity demand. Talen Energy’s agreement with Amazon Web Services sets a precedent. PSEG is in talks to supply data centers with nuclear power. Concerns arise about fairness and grid impact.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
Data centers could boost U.S. electricity demand, benefiting nuclear operators like Constellation Energy Group, PSEG Power, and Vistra. S&P predicts 35 GW load growth by 2030, with a 9% share from data centers. Talen Energy’s deal with Amazon is seen as a model. Public Service Enterprise Group eyes supplying Hope Creek and Salem plants to data centers.
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US power demand expected to jump 2.7% this summer, plus 5 other takeaways from FERC’s open meeting
US power demand is projected to rise 2.7% this summer, driven by factors like warmer weather and data center expansions. Total U.S. summer capacity is expected to increase by 3.4%, with Northern Virginia, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, and Northern California being key data center markets. Battery storage capacity is anticipated to grow significantly. NOAA forecasts a hotter-than-normal summer. FERC is taking action on transmission incentives and clarifying DR aggregation requirements. Invenergy’s complaint was denied by FERC regarding its PJM power plant. SPP’s planning reserve margin process is under scrutiny. NERC’s cybersecurity proposal for protecting against cyber threats was approved by FERC.