Most new U.S. power is clean, but utilities choose gas for data center demand

Utilities are prioritizing natural gas capacity for new data center loads despite rapid renewable deployment, reflecting both Trump administration fossil fuel backing and tech industry demand for dispatchable power.

First covered Sep 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT · 1 article

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2d Latitude Media Most new US power is clean — but utilities are choosing gas for data centers — Trump supports AI and fossil fuels. Big utilities are backing him up. The post Most new US power is clean — but utilities are choosing gas for data centers…

Primary sources

about.bnef.com Corporate Clean Energy Buying Fell in 2025 After Nearly a Decade of Growth | BloombergNEF

eia.gov U.S. coal-fired generating capacity retired in 2025 was the least in 15 years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

energy.gov Federal Power Act Section 202(c): PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) Order No. 202-26-33

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oregoncapitalchronicle.com Data centers are driving demand for gas from Northwest utilities, reports find • Oregon Capital Chronicle

utilitydive.com Behind-the-meter data center gas plants will raise US energy bills | Utility Dive

americanactionforum.org AI Data Center Power Surge: Shifting Trends Toward Natural Gas - AAF

techcrunch.com Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs | TechCrunch

rbccm.com Natural gas powers the data center boom | RBCCM

Appeared in: 2026-09-25 (#2)

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