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Pa. secures $14M grant for geothermal energy pilot project; data centers could see benefit

Pennsylvania has secured a $14 million federal grant to launch a geothermal energy pilot project in Indiana County. The initiative aims to expand geothermal energy in the state, diversify power sources, and has the potential to provide reliable power and cooling for energy-intensive operations like data centers. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will lead the project, utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure.