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Recent Pennsylvania data center news

• May 16, 2024

  JLL to acquire data center design, engineering services firm SKAE

  JLL has announced the acquisition of SKAE Power Solutions, a data center design and engineering services firm, in response to the rising demand for data storage driven by AI and IoT. Founded in 1998, SKAE offers technical services to various industries in the U.S., enhancing JLL’s ability to support clients’ data center solutions.

• May 3, 2024

  Exelon sees data center, other ‘high-density’ load growth opportunities

  Exelon CEO Calvin Butler highlights data center growth opportunities in Illinois and Pennsylvania. PECO Energy, a subsidiary, is prepared for high-density load demands. Exelon’s subsidiary ComEd faces regulatory challenges in Illinois and a one-time distribution rate hike. Financially, Exelon’s first-quarter income slightly decreased due to storm-related costs.

• Apr 29, 2024

  FirstEnergy may ‘put a little money on the table’ to help end HB 6 bribery litigation: CEO

  FirstEnergy CEO Tierney discusses growth potential in states like Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, emphasizing data center expansion. The company’s proactive capital spending approach, supported by the sale of a stake to Brookfield for $3.5 billion, aims to enhance reliability and customer experience. Regulatory wins drive positive outcomes.

• Mar 26, 2024

  States shouldn’t have to pay for transmission driven by other states’ policies: FERC’s Christie

  Mark Christie, a FERC commissioner, opposes making states pay for transmission projects supporting other states’ energy policies. He highlights unfairness and potential litigation risks, urging voluntary consent for costs. NextEra Energy Transmission’s Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project and Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores plant retirement are linked to state policies and face cost allocation challenges.

• Mar 18, 2024

  To meet data center demand, Schneider Electric plans manufacturing expansion

  Schneider Electric’s North America energy management segment revenue increased significantly, driven by data center and grid infrastructure demands. A $140 million investment will enhance U.S. manufacturing capacity and create jobs, with new facilities in El Paso, Texas, and Tennessee incorporating advanced technologies for improved efficiency and sustainability. CEO Peter Herweck highlighted the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence and supply chain capabilities.

• Feb 1, 2024

  Tracking electricity consumption from U.S. cryptocurrency mining operations