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Brownfield redevelopment of former Homer City Generating Station. Critical infrastructure already in place including transmission lines to PJM and NYISO grids. First GE turbine deliveries expected 2026.
| Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 4.5 GW |
| Location | Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Brownfield redevelopment of former Homer City Generating Station. Critical infrastructure already in place including transmission lines to PJM and NYISO grids. First GE turbine deliveries expected 2026.
location and scale
| Location | Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Region | Western Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 4.5 GW |
| Total Area | 0 sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Homer City Redevelopment, Kiewit Power Constructors |
| Operators | Homer City Redevelopment |
investment breakdown
The $10.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $6.5B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $500M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $6.5B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.2B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $16.2B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 4.5 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 4.5 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 3,750,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 39,420 GWh/year |
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Traditional grid power |
Natural gas powered. Seven GE Vernova 7HA.02 hydrogen-enabled gas-fired turbines. EQT Corporation to supply natural gas.
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-04-02 |
| Construction Start | 2025 |
| Expected Completion | 2027 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 900 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $10.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $25.0B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $50M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Pennsylvania:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| AI-ML | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training and inference |
ai/ml capabilities
This facility is specifically designed for AI/ML workloads with:
- High-density GPU computing: NVIDIA H100, H200, or GB200 GPUs
- Advanced cooling: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high power densities
- High-speed networking: 400G/800G Ethernet or InfiniBious InfiniBand
- Massive storage: Multi-exabyte storage capacity for training data
- Low-latency architecture: Optimized for distributed training workloads
rack density and power
| Rack Power Density | 30-100+ kW per rack (AI-optimized) |
| Cooling Technology | Direct liquid cooling (DLC) / Immersion cooling |
| PUE Target | 1.1 - 1.3 (industry leading) |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Homer City Redevelopment, Kiewit Power Constructors to:
- AI Leadership: Establish dominance in AI infrastructure and capabilities
- Compute Capacity: Scale compute resources for next-generation AI models
- Competitive Response: Match or exceed competitor AI infrastructure investments
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Pennsylvania’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Pennsylvania datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Pennsylvania’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Indiana County impact
The project specifically impacts Indiana County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Homer City Redevelopment | Kiewit Power Constructors
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Homer City Redevelopment: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- Kiewit Power Constructors: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Homer City Redevelopment
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Homer City and Kiewit Announce Country’s Largest Natural Gas-Powered Data Center - Business Wire (2025-04-02) - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402452555/en/Homer-City-Redevelopment-and-Kiewit-Announce-Countrys-Largest-Natural-Gas-Powered-Data-Center-Campus-to-Support-AI-and-HPC-Demand
- Homer City and Kiewit unveil plans for 4.5GW data center - Data Center Dynamics (2025-04-02) - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/homer-city-and-kiewit-unveil-plans-for-45gw-natural-gas-powered-ai-data-center-in-pennsylvania/
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analysis current as of October 2025