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Data Centers Drive Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Across U.S.

Data Centers Drive Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Across U.S.

New data from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates a significant increase in proposals for grid-connected natural gas power plants across the United States. Since early 2023, these proposals have nearly tripled, and they have risen by almost half in the last eight months alone. This surge is primarily attributed to the rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers. In contrast, planned additions of solar power have stalled, and wind power additions have dramatically fallen. The EIA's filings for plant additions starting in August 2026 include plans for 60.4 gigawatts (GW) of additional gas capacity by the end of 2030, a 44% increase from the 41.8 GW forecast in December 2025. This marks a reversal from previous trends towards a cleaner grid. Texas leads this natural gas buildout with 20 GW of planned new capacity, accounting for nearly a third of all proposed new grid-connected gas plant capacity through 2030. Louisiana follows with 6.6 GW, Pennsylvania with 4.4 GW, Oklahoma...

EIA expects gas, propane-heated US homes to spend less this winter

EIA expects gas, propane-heated US homes to spend less this winter

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US homes that primarily heat with natural gas or propane — about half of households — will spend less on energy this winter than last, the Energy Information Administration said in its winter fuels outlook report on Tuesday.

EIA expects a mixed picture for US households winter fuel costs this year

EIA expects a mixed picture for US households winter fuel costs this year

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US homes that primarily heat with natural gas or propane — about half of households — will spend less on energy this winter than last, the Energy Information Administration said in its winter fuels outlook report on Tuesday.

Louisiana Faces Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Amidst Rising Data Center Demand

Louisiana Faces Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Amidst Rising Data Center Demand

Louisiana is experiencing a significant increase in proposed natural gas power plant capacity, with 6.6 gigawatts (GW) planned, placing it among the top five U.S. states for such additions. This surge is largely driven by the escalating electricity demand from data centers. Filings submitted to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate plans for 60.4 GW of additional gas capacity nationwide by the end of 2030, a 44% increase from forecasts in December 2025. This national figure surpasses the total power plant capacity of all but three U.S. states: Texas, California, and Florida. The new gas plants are proposed across 32 states and Washington, D.C., with Texas accounting for nearly a third of the proposed new grid-connected gas plant capacity through 2030. These figures do not include 'off-grid' natural gas plants intended to directly power data centers, which could add tens of gigawatts more capacity.

Google enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy

Google enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Google has contracted for 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy in the US' largest power grid, with new nuclear energy accounting for about a quarter of that supply, the companies said on Tuesday.

Louisiana Regulators to Review Entergy's $12.9 Billion Power Expansion for Meta Data Center

Louisiana Regulators to Review Entergy's $12.9 Billion Power Expansion for Meta Data Center

Louisiana Regulators to Review Entergy's $12.9 Billion Power Expansion for Meta Data Center

U.S. Tech Giants Secure Nuclear Power Through Long-Term Deals Amidst Surging AI Demand

U.S. Tech Giants Secure Nuclear Power Through Long-Term Deals Amidst Surging AI Demand

U.S. Tech Giants Secure Nuclear Power Through Long-Term Deals Amidst Surging AI Demand

FM Report Highlights Engineering's Crucial Role in Mitigating Risks in Rapid Power and Renewables Buildout

FM Report Highlights Engineering's Crucial Role in Mitigating Risks in Rapid Power and Renewables Buildout

FM Report Highlights Engineering's Crucial Role in Mitigating Risks in Rapid Power and Renewables Buildout

Bank of America sees Eaton heading for a big surprise

Bank of America sees Eaton heading for a big surprise

ETN CEO signals strong July and August with Q3 results expected at the high end of guidance.

Gibson Dunn Crutcher Appoints Gianluca Bacchiocchi as Partner in New York Office

Gibson Dunn Crutcher Appoints Gianluca Bacchiocchi as Partner in New York Office

Gibson Dunn Crutcher Appoints Gianluca Bacchiocchi as Partner in New York Office

Cheaper AI Models Threaten to Strain U.S. Power Grids as Usage Climbs

Cheaper AI Models Threaten to Strain U.S. Power Grids as Usage Climbs

Two new reports from McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) indicate that as artificial intelligence models become cheaper and more widely adopted, the demand for electricity could significantly increase, potentially straining power grids. Companies are moving beyond basic chatbot experimentation to integrate AI across more business functions. While individual AI tasks may become more energy-efficient, the overall increase in AI usage due to lower costs and broader applications is projected to drive up total power consumption. Data centers, which are crucial for AI operations, are already identified as the fastest-growing load segment in OECD power markets, with global data-center electricity demand expected to grow by 24% annually through 2030.

Cheaper AI Models May Intensify Strain on U.S. Power Grid, Consulting Firms Warn

Cheaper AI Models May Intensify Strain on U.S. Power Grid, Consulting Firms Warn

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) models become more affordable and accessible, their widespread adoption across businesses is projected to significantly increase electricity demand, potentially straining the U.S. power grid. Reports from McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group indicate that while individual AI tasks may become less power-intensive, the sheer volume of new applications will lead to a net increase in energy consumption. Data centers, which are crucial for AI operations, are already identified as the fastest-growing load segment in OECD power markets, with global data-center electricity demand expected to grow by 24% annually through 2030. This surge is driven by companies moving beyond experimental AI use to integrating it across more business functions, making cheaper tokens and falling prices for AI services more justifiable for higher-volume usage.