PPL Electric Utilities is experiencing a significant surge in demand for data center capacity, with its pipeline expanding by 32% to reach 14 gigawatts, as the US sees an increasing need for robust power infrastructure. To keep pace with this growth, PPL is investing heavily in new natural gas-fired generation projects, estimated to cost around $2 million per megawatt, and actively pursuing regulatory adjustments and legislative support to facilitate data center development and alleviate capacity market complexities.

As the demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge, data centers are increasingly turning to behind-the-meter (BTM) generation to meet their power needs, with investment firm Jefferies estimating that 25-33% of new data center power needs through 2030 will be met by these solutions. States such as Texas and PJM are actively promoting natural gas resources to attract data center developers, while major players like OpenAI and Equinix have already adopted BTM gas generation and fuel cells, driving a trend that could potentially account for a third of the data center market in the coming years.

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