Cheswick Power Station’s Data Center Future

A massive new data center is set to rise where the old Cheswick Power Station once stood, with construction officially greenlit by Springdale Borough—but residents are demanding answers. The project will devour 180 to 240 megawatts just for computers, plus more for cooling, forcing upgrades to the local power grid at the developer’s expense. Neighbors are bracing for impacts on water use, noise, and grid reliability, while the broader market struggles to keep up with skyrocketing electricity demand. Full plans hit Allegheny County this week, with public review and final approval targeted for end-of-year—leaving little time for questions to be answered. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9aa93163ae04ec2f