News ClipLehigh Daily·PA
Data centers drive PPL’s 31.8 GW pipeline as PUC sees industrial power up 51% a year
Industrial electricity use in PPL Electric Utilities' Pennsylvania service territory is projected to surge by 51% annually through 2030, driven primarily by data center development. PPL is planning a 31.8 GW data center pipeline, with a joint venture, Invitium Energy, securing land and interconnection requests. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has issued guidance on tariffs for large-load customers to ensure they fund necessary infrastructure, addressing concerns about costs shifting to existing consumers.
9/8/2026
