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Homer City, Pennsylvania, will replace its closed coal-fired power plant with a new gas facility projected to be operational by 2027, boasting a capacity of 4.5 gigawatts to primarily serve data centers. While the project is expected to create over 10,000 construction jobs and has received state approval, it raises environmental concerns due to projected annual emissions of 17.5 million tons of greenhouse gases. The development aligns with a growing trend in Pennsylvania to support the expanding AI sector, despite opposition from environmental groups.