Pa. environmental groups appeal permit for massive gas power plant meant to fuel data center

Pa. environmental groups appeal permit for massive gas power plant meant to fuel data center

News ClipThe Allegheny Front·Indiana County, PA·1/8/2026

Three environmental groups have appealed a permit granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for a proposed 4.4 gigawatt natural gas power plant meant to power a massive data center at the site of the former Homer City coal-fired power plant in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The groups argue the permit was issued improperly and the plant will have significant environmental and public health impacts.

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Gov: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Three environmental groups are objecting to a permit granted to a proposed natural gas plant meant to power a massive data center at the site of the former Homer City coal-fired power plant. The proposed 4.4 gigawatt gas-fired plant would generate enough power for more than 3 million homes and emit