Data Centers
Behind AI Lines: What I learned from AI Horizons
In September, the annual AI Horizons summit was held in Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square. The summit was hosted by the AI Strike Team— a coalition of tech CEOs, energy executives, and…
Read MoreMWA & partners host “People’s Town Hall” on Data Centers
Last week, community members from across Fayette County joined the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) and Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) for a public meeting on data center impacts. A June…
Read MoreMassive 3.75 GW power plant complex proposed for rural Fayette County
Near the community of Isabella in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, NextEra Energy Resources is proposing to construct the 3.75 GW East Riverside Energy Center, which would be one of the…
Read MoreSewickley Township Approves New Rules for Data Centers
The Sewickley Township Board of Supervisors in Westmoreland County approved a new ordinance governing data centers at its meeting on July 15, 2026. This ordinance creates local control over how…
Read MoreSubmit Comments on Wastewater Discharge Permit for Homer City’s New Power Plant
To operate their new, massive gas-fired power plant, Homer City Redevelopment is proposing to discharge 6.84 million gallons per day into Blacklick Creek, a trout stocking fishery. The 4.4-gigawatt power…
Read MoreQuick facts about transmission lines
Data centers have been all over the news lately, and for good reason. Hyperscale facilities can be loud, stinky, and can use up as much energy as a small city.…
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