Trump Announces $17B Power Plant for Pa. Electricity Boost
March 19, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Trump administration announces a massive $17 billion power plant initiative in southwestern Pennsylvania to ramp up electricity production and tackle soaring demand from AI data centers. Teaming up with governors like Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Maryland's Wes Moore, President Trump directs PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency auction for 15-year capacity contracts, forcing tech giants to foot the bill for new plants instead of sticking everyday Americans with higher rates. Read more about this...