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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Pennsylvania — updated daily.
Pennsylvania · Construction & power moves · 3
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Pennsylvania — each traced to primary filings.
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Over 700 New Generation Projects Accepted Into First Cycle of Reformed Interconnection Process
Source: PJM Interconnection · Aug 03, 2026PJM Interconnection said it accepted “715 new generation projects, capable of generating more than 200 GW” into the first cycle of its reformed interconnection process, signaling a very large PJM queue of projects seeking connection. PJM also flagged policy and procedural activity around load growth, with posts on “PJM Reliability Backstop Proposal” and “PJM Board Directs Action on Resource Adequacy, Affordability and Large Loads,” indicating regulatory and market changes that could affect large-load hookups in PJM territory.
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PJM Reviews Preliminary Recommended Projects for 2025 RTEP Window 1
Source: PJM Inside Lines · Dec 08, 2025PJM Inside Lines reported that PJM reviewed the 2025 RTEP Window 1 proposals and chose final recommended projects from “a total of 134 proposals – 57 greenfield projects and 77 upgrades to existing facilities – submitted by 19 entities.” The article says the window addresses reliability needs driven by load growth, offshore wind delays, and regional flow changes, and that “The estimated total cost for this expansion of the transmission system is approximately $11.6 billion.”
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Recent Pennsylvania data center news
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Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands
FERC reports increased electricity demand from data centers and AI applications. Companies and governments are turning to nuclear power, including SMRs. Texas announced plans to develop advanced nuclear power industry.
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Data center boom fuels demand for nuclear projects
Tech giants Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have partnered with nuclear power companies to develop small modular reactors and restart existing plants to power their data centers with clean energy by 2030.
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Pennsylvania queued solar projects would increase total capacity 18x
LandGate has released data on Pennsylvania’s solar market through Q3 2024, revealing current capacity of 562 MW from 46 facilities, with 9 projects under construction adding 263 MW and 480 proposed projects totaling 10,469 MW in queue. The state is investing $3.9 billion in solar development, with challenges in project implementation due to interconnection delays in the PJM queue system.
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Renewable PPA prices continue to rise — and may do so through 2030, say LevelTen, Ascend analysts
Renewable PPA prices are rising in North America, potentially continuing until 2030, due to shortages.
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Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest
Amazon partners with Dominion, X-energy, and Energy Northwest to expand U.S. small modular reactors.
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Google, Kairos Power ink 500-MW advanced nuclear reactor deal
Google and Kairos Power signed a deal for a 500-MW nuclear reactor for clean energy.
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Big Tech is upending the clean energy landscape
Big Tech’s renewable power demands reshape energy markets, presenting both opportunities and significant challenges.
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US nuclear industry needs further policy, regulatory advances: NCEW panel
US nuclear industry needs more policy and regulatory support to speed up reactor deployment.
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Constellation, Calpine, others urge FERC to reject Exelon co-location tariff proposals
Constellation and others urge FERC to reject Exelon’s co-location tariff proposals for being discriminatory.
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Data center owners turn to nuclear as potential electricity source
Data centers opt for nuclear for reliable, emissions-free electricity amidst growing demand and PPAs.