# Gas Plants Planned to Supply U.S. Data Centers Could Raise Power Emissions 10% By Simon Yoon Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/55042 Published: 2026-11-12T06:48:52.000Z Updated: 2026-11-12T06:48:52.000Z Section: Technology > The projection links the potential increase to AI-driven electricity demand; planned U.S. fossil-fuel capacity additions for 2026–2030 are up 45%. 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](). ## Links in this article - [earlier coverage of U.S. fossil-fuel capacity plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/35345)