Trump Unveils $70 Billion AI & Energy Investment Plan in Pennsylvania
On July 15, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit, Former President Donald Trump has launched a bold $70 billion investment initiative.
This investment focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure in Pennsylvania,aiming to make the state a “keystone of America’s AI and energy future.”
Key Announcements:
Data Centers & Power Infrastructure: Trump promised to cut through “red tape” and fast-track approvals for power projects and data centers.
Energy Sources: The project will combine data centers with energy production—especially coal, gas, nuclear, and hydro—deliberately excluding wind and solar.
Simplified Regulations: The goal is to create a self-sufficient energy supply for AI infrastructure, which is rapidly increasing electricity demand across the U.S.
Corporate Commitments:
Over 20 firms pledged an additional $90 billion+, including:
CoreWeave: $6 billion for a new AI data center (~600 MW capacity), creating ~600 construction and 70 permanent jobs.
Google: Google will invest $25 billion over two years to build AI data centers across the PJM region (13 states + D.C.) and has signed a 20-year, $3 billion hydropower deal with Brookfield Energy to power the expansion.
Blackstone: $25 billion to build data centers and gas-fired power plants.
Additional pledges from FirstEnergy, Westinghouse, and more.
Why Pennsylvania?
Trump positioned Western Pennsylvania as the ideal base because of its energy resources, industrial infrastructure, and skilled labor.
The region is already seeing investment momentum, and Trump aims to revive old industrial towns while powering next-gen technologies.
Significance
Trump’s plan emphasizes energy independence from foreign nations, especially China, in the AI race.
The policy direction is a sharp break from green energy trends, favoring traditional U.S.-based fuel sources to secure AI power needs.
News Gist
Donald Trump announced a $70 billion plan to turn Pennsylvania into a U.S. hub for AI and energy.
The investment focuses on data centers powered by coal, gas, and nuclear, aiming to boost jobs and reduce reliance on foreign tech.
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