From coal plant to data center: An Allegheny County community voices concern
Developers of a massive data center in Springdale Borough took questions from residents about noise, and water and energy usage.
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Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says
The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.
The AI boom is coming for Pennsylvania. How will lawmakers respond?
Proponents of AI development say it's the dawn of a new industrial era in Pennsylvania. Others caution rushing to accommodate an industry "no one is prepared for."
Pa. water supply could be strained by new data centers, water managers warn
Water managers where data centers are being developed “are in full-on panic mode about how they’re going to meet the water supply demands.”
What’s behind higher electricity prices? The regional grid explained.
An energy expert weighs in on the troubles and opportunities at the regional grid operator.
Trump came to Pittsburgh to promote AI in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you need to know.
Tech leaders, politicians and gas industry executives joined the president at Carnegie Mellon University, amid protests.
Data centers are encroaching on this Pennsylvania town, so locals are taking action early
In Luzerne County, some Dorrance Township residents fear environmental damage, stress on the water table and energy usage from data centers.
Pennsylvania is ‘poised to lead the next era’ in AI and energy, McCormick says at CMU summit
U.S. Sen. McCormick kicked off the summit on AI and energy by pledging to unveil tens of billions of dollars in investment. Gas, coal and nuclear are being pushed to power the needed data centers.
As more data centers connect to Pennsylvania’s electric grid, some worry prices will spike
New data centers could squeeze supply on the electric grid, driving up prices. Advocates want "large load users" to pay their fair share.
PA leaders, Trump to meet at CMU about AI, as data centers threaten to worsen climate change
By 2030, data centers for AI use in the U.S. could be responsible for as much CO2, the main ingredient in climate change, as the country of France.
