Gas Plants Planned to Supply U.S. Data Centers Could Raise Power Emissions 10%

Planned natural gas plants meant to supply U.S. data centers could raise power-sector emissions by 10% against 2025 levels, as artificial intelligence drives electricity demand.

Planned additions to U.S. fossil-fuel capacity for 2026–2030 are up 45%. That figure describes plants’ rated generating ceilings, not expected electricity output. Gas-turbine shortages and shifts in data-center demand could delay or change projects, as detailed in earlier coverage of U.S. fossil-fuel capacity plans.