


Amazon Announces $20 Billion Investment in Pennsylvania Data Centers
Amazon is investing $20 billion in two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including a site near a nuclear power plant, to enhance AI capabilities.
Overview
- Amazon plans to invest $20 billion in two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, marking a significant investment in rural infrastructure.
- One of the data centers will be located near the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, raising safety and environmental concerns.
- This investment is considered the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania's history, as noted by Governor Josh Shapiro.
- The initiative includes a $250,000 fund to support local non-profits, demonstrating Amazon's commitment to community engagement.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is currently reviewing the arrangement between Talen Energy and Amazon regarding the data centers.
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Emphasizes Amazon's $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania data centers, including one near a nuclear plant.
Amazon is investing $20 billion in two data center complexes in rural Pennsylvania for artificial intelligence.



A data center is being constructed adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant.


The other data center will be located in Fairless Hills at either the Keystone Trade Center or a logistics campus.


Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania's history.


Amazon has committed $10 billion each to data center projects in Mississippi, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina starting in 2024.


Talen Energy, majority owner of the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, sold its data center to Amazon for $650 million.


The agreement between Talen and Amazon is delayed due to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.


Microsoft has entered into a 20-year agreement with the owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant to restart the reactor.


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Emphasizes Amazon's $250,000 fund for local non-profits alongside a $20 billion investment.
Amazon is launching a $250,000 fund to assist local non-profit organizations.

The investment will be centered in Salem Township and Falls Township in the Berwick area.

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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Emphasizes Amazon's $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania data centers, including one near a nuclear plant.
Amazon is investing $20 billion in two data center complexes in rural Pennsylvania for artificial intelligence.



A data center is being constructed adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant.


The other data center will be located in Fairless Hills at either the Keystone Trade Center or a logistics campus.


Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania's history.


Amazon has committed $10 billion each to data center projects in Mississippi, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina starting in 2024.


Talen Energy, majority owner of the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, sold its data center to Amazon for $650 million.


The agreement between Talen and Amazon is delayed due to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.


Microsoft has entered into a 20-year agreement with the owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant to restart the reactor.


Right
Emphasizes Amazon's $250,000 fund for local non-profits alongside a $20 billion investment.
Amazon is launching a $250,000 fund to assist local non-profit organizations.

The investment will be centered in Salem Township and Falls Township in the Berwick area.

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