GE Vernova’s H-Class Turbines Power New Pennsylvania Data Center

Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors will transform the previously coal-based Homer City Generating Station into a large-scale, natural gas-powered data center complex, leveraging seven GE Vernova 7HA.02 gas turbines to be delivered in 2026. The 3,200-acre Homer City Energy Campus will support increasing AI and high-performance computing demand in the PJM and NYISO power grids.

“This project will honor Homer City’s place in the history of Pennsylvania energy generation while accelerating the state and local community’s ability to meet the needs of a rapidly shifting energy landscape,” said William Wexler, President and CEO of HCR. “Alongside our partners, we have been working to ensure that Homer City’s transformation can happen as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Further, we are fully committed to maximizing the level of economic opportunity this project represents not just for Indiana County but for all of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.”

Most of the critical infrastructure is currently established, such as transmission lines to PJM and NYISO, substations, and access to water. The new campus will also use natural gas extracted from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. Site construction will begin in 2025, with power generation slated for 2027.

“We are honored to provide our U.S.-manufactured HA gas turbine technology and combined-cycle equipment for the Homer City Energy Campus,” said Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova. “This project demonstrates what investing in power can do; more affordable and reliable energy for everyone, revitalizing local economic development benefits with thousands of skilled jobs, and enabling Pennsylvania to help lead the future of AI.”

Project Details

Once completed, the Homer City Energy Campus will generate up to 4.5 GW of low-carbon power to supply AI-based hyperscale data centers. GE Vernova’s hydrogen-capable turbines will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60-65% per MW/hour compared to the Homer City coal plant. The campus will also transmit power to thousands of homes on the local grid.

Rendering of Homer City Energy Campus; image credit: HCR

"Kiewit is excited to help advance what is poised to become the nation’s largest natural gas-powered plant,” said Dave Flickinger, Kiewit Power Constructors Co. Executive Vice President. “We’ve been pleased by how quickly all parties have worked to make this project shovel-ready, all while holding firm to high standards of safety and quality. We look forward to continuing our tradition of collaboration and moving with purpose as we enter the next phase on the ground."

The project also represents the largest power investment in Pennsylvania’s history, with over $10 billion dedicated to power infrastructure and site readiness, and the data center development injecting billions more. It will generate approximately 10,000 on-site construction jobs and nearly 1,000 high-paying positions in technology, operations, and energy infrastructure.

GE Vernova Powering AI

In late February 2025, NRG Energy, GE Vernova, and Kiewit’s The Industrial Co. formed a joint venture to generate new electricity capacity to fulfill the increasing power demand for advanced computing and generative AI. The joint venture aims to shorten the concept-to-electron timeline, ensuring that electricity generation capacity is quickly brought online to help meet demand.

Initially, the venture will advance four natural gas, combined-cycle power plant projects totaling over 5 GW in the ERCOT & PJM markets. The first 1.2 GW, powered by two 7HA gas turbines, is expected to come online in 2029 under a slot reservation agreement with GE Vernova—the following projects are scheduled to commence operation through 2032. The replicable and scalable model may generate 10-15 GW of future power and expand to other areas across the United States.