LS Power

Aiken’s famed horse country is a magnet for gas plant speculators$

LS Power is exploring sites in Aiken, South Carolina, for a new gas plant to meet the surging electricity demand from new data centers, alarming local horse farm owners. Representatives from the company have been contacting landowners, offering above-market value for properties, despite no formal regulatory applications yet. Residents are expressing strong opposition due to concerns about their historic equestrian culture and the environmental impact.