Gov. Shapiro moves to keep 2 coal-fired power plants open in Western Pa., as energy demand from data centers grows

News ClipThe Allegheny Front·PA·4/22/2026

Governor Shapiro is taking action to keep two coal-fired power plants in Western Pennsylvania operational. This decision is driven by the increasing energy demands from the expanding data center industry in the region.

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Gov. Shapiro moves to keep 2 coal-fired power plants open in Western Pa., as energy demand from data centers grows  The Allegheny Front