Proposed US gas plant capacity surges 44% in eight months as data centers drive demand

Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023 amid explosive growth in data center buildout, while new wind power plans shrink, according to grid planning data.

First covered Oct 6, 2026 · 2:19 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Electrek US gas plant plans jump 44% in just 8 months – here’s why — The US is planning a lot more gas power – and data centers are the culprit. Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023, while…

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