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Data Center Signal is tracking 15 clips about PPL Corp. data center developments across 2 states, including PA, KY.

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moratorium7%

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Data center clears Allentown planners despite public opposition

The Allentown Planning Commission approved Quantm Group’s revised plan to convert a 224,000-square-foot warehouse on Emaus Avenue into an 80-megawatt data center. Approval includes limits on power use, generator operations, noise, air quality and emissions, while residents and a nearby daycare raised concerns about noise, diesel fuel, electricity demand and environmental risks.

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10/13/2026

News ClipEl Dorado News·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Energy Department will spend $2B to squeeze more electricity from the aging grid$

The Energy Department is allocating nearly $2 billion across 26 states to upgrade the aging power grid and increase electricity capacity, largely to meet demand from artificial intelligence and new data centers. This initiative aims to improve grid reliability and lower electricity costs for millions of Americans. PPL Corp. in Pennsylvania is a recipient, using $71.5 million to modernize a transmission line due to significant data center growth in its service area.

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9/26/2026

News ClipNorth Penn Now·Middlesex, Cumberland County, PA

Data center court fights fester as state lawmakers return to session

Multiple data center projects across Pennsylvania are facing significant legal challenges and public opposition. Residents in Middlesex Township are suing to stop the Pax-1 project, while other lawsuits are ongoing in Luzerne and Montgomery counties regarding zoning and development approvals. State lawmakers are reconvening amidst a "statewide data center furor" with a public rally planned against data centers.

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9/25/2026

News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Energy Department will spend $2B to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid$

The U.S. Energy Department announced a nearly $2 billion investment in 31 projects across 26 states to modernize the aging power grid. This initiative aims to increase electricity capacity by 23 gigawatts, driven by the skyrocketing energy demand from artificial intelligence and data centers. The upgrades are intended to improve power reliability and lower costs for millions of Americans.

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9/24/2026

News ClipABC7 Chicago·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from nation's aging power grid

The U.S. Energy Department announced a $2 billion investment to upgrade the nation's aging power grid, aiming to increase electricity capacity by 23 gigawatts across 31 projects in 26 states. This initiative responds to escalating energy demand, particularly from artificial intelligence and massive new data centers, which are straining existing power supplies and driving up electricity costs. The announcement highlights widespread opposition to data centers in communities and political debate over their impact, even as the government seeks to improve grid efficiency to accommodate future growth.

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9/24/2026

News ClipChron·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid

The U.S. Department of Energy will spend almost $2 billion on 31 projects across 26 states to upgrade the aging power grid and meet skyrocketing energy demand, largely driven by artificial intelligence and data centers. This funding aims to improve power reliability, lower electricity costs, and avoid blackouts. Energy Secretary Chris Wright promoted the grant program at a PPL Corp. facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a utility that has multiple data centers in its service territory.

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9/24/2026

News ClipSan Diego Union-Tribune·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from aging power grid

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a nearly $2 billion investment in grid upgrades across 26 states to boost electricity capacity and reliability. This initiative comes amid warnings that the surging power demands of AI and new data centers are straining the nation's aging power grid. The projects aim to improve infrastructure and efficiency, addressing concerns about potential blackouts and rising electricity costs.

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9/24/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, PA

Data center developers tout economic benefits. How much could they affect Lehigh Valley economy?

Data center developers and supporters in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley highlight the economic benefits and job creation from data center projects, including significant construction and indirect employment, despite requiring fewer permanent staff. Local economic development officials view data centers as foundational infrastructure rather than high-value job creators, leading to less dedicated recruitment. Residents, mindful of past warehouse developments, are actively pushing back against five proposed hyperscale projects, while utilities like PPL and First Energy are investing billions to expand grid capacity to meet growing power demands.

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9/3/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·PA

PUC: Data centers to cause nearly 19%-a-year jump in electric demand over next 5 years

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) projects a nearly 19% annual surge in statewide industrial electricity demand over the next five years, primarily due to data centers. This increase is raising concerns about the state's power grid capacity and the need for careful planning. Specific developments, including land acquisitions by PPL Corp. and Blackstone Infrastructure for data center power plants, are underway in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.

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9/1/2026

News ClipThe Citizens' Voice·Lackawanna County, PA

PPL land deal in Archbald, Upvalley paves way for massive data center power plants

A joint venture between PPL Corp. and Blackstone Infrastructure has secured over 7,000 acres in northern Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to explore building two massive natural gas power plants for data centers. The plan has drawn significant opposition from local officials and residents concerned about environmental impact and overdevelopment. While the venture states plans are preliminary, it has filed interconnection requests for the power plants.

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8/30/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Lackawanna County, PA

PPL secures 11-plus square miles in Archbald, Upvalley for power plants

PPL Corp. and Blackstone's joint venture has secured over 11 square miles in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to explore building two natural gas power plants for future data centers. This move has sparked immediate and strong opposition from local residents and officials concerned about environmental impacts, water sources, and the large-scale industrialization of the area. The company states plans are preliminary and contingent on securing a data center customer.

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8/29/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Jessup, Lackawanna County, PA

Norwegian company to spend nearly $1 billion on stake in Jessup power plant

Equinor ASA, a Norwegian energy company, plans to acquire an 87.71% stake in the Lackawanna Energy Center in Jessup, Pennsylvania, from a BlackRock subsidiary for $940 million. This acquisition is driven by rapidly growing electricity demands, particularly from data centers in the PJM power market. The region, including Jessup and Archbald, has a significant number of proposed data center projects.

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8/25/2026

News Clipthecooldown.com·PA

AI boom drives plans for Pennsylvania data-center-only power plants, with 5 gigawatts reserved

An AI boom is driving plans for data-center-specific power plants in Pennsylvania, with Invitium Energy, a joint venture of PPL Corp. and Blackstone Infrastructure, reserving 5 gigawatts of combined-cycle gas turbines. This development raises environmental concerns due to reliance on fossil fuels, while politicians are responding to public opposition. Kentucky's Governor Beshear has signed an executive order requiring data center developers to prove no harm to ratepayers or air/water quality.

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8/13/2026

News ClipWYMT·KY

Kentucky utilities sign White House ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ amid AI data center energy concerns

Multiple Kentucky utility companies, including Kentucky Power and PPL Corp., signed the White House's 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge'. This voluntary agreement aims to protect consumers from potential electricity bill increases driven by the rising demand from AI data centers. The pledge emphasizes that new large users should bear the costs of necessary infrastructure.

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7/27/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Paducah, Marshall County, KY

KY utilities rush to sign Trump’s data center ratepayer protection pledge

Kentucky's major investor-owned power companies have signed President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a federal initiative aimed at ensuring energy-intensive data centers cover their own electricity infrastructure costs. This move is intended to shield residential customers from increased power bills amid growing opposition to large-scale data centers. The pledge encourages utilities to negotiate special rates and requires developers to fund necessary power infrastructure.

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7/24/2026