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Pennsylvania has 10 gas plants in the PJM queue, plus batteries

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26 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Southwestern Pennsylvania is experiencing a surge in proposed power generation projects including 10 natural gas plants and battery storage sites totaling 22 gigawatts, potentially doubling the state's electricity capacity. The growth is driven largely by increased demand from large data centers, despite financing and regulatory hurdles.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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You face a new power boom in Pennsylvania driven by hyperscale data centers demanding unprecedented capacity. Secure grid contracts now or lose out as the region transitions with billions invested in gas and batteries.

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