
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