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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 plans for new wind power are shrinking.

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US gas power plans have nearly tripled since 2023, with data centers driving a boom that could lock in decades of fossil fuel use.

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