Pennsylvania's Energy Crossroads

Pennsylvania’s energy future is heating up—and cooling down—in conflicting directions. Coal plants may stay open thanks to booming data center demand, while old gas wells are being eyed for geothermal power. Solar is rising, but the state still trails nationally in grid integration of renewables. Meanwhile, a massive new transmission line will shuttle power from southwest PA to Virginia’s tech hubs, sparking debates over infrastructure and environment. Scientists are sounding alarms about “forever chemicals” near Pittsburgh’s airport and questioning the safety of radioactive oil waste in landfills. And in Beaver County, Shell’s ethane cracker could get a green light with higher emissions allowed—while U.S. Steel faces legal action over oil spills in the Monongahela River. 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/86525feb2766738a