Utility Acquires West Virginia Coal Plant as AI Power Demand Intensifies

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​WASHINGTON — American Electric Power has agreed to acquire a 710 MW coal-fired power plant in West Virginia after outbidding a major data center developer for the facility. The purchase, which was first reported by the Financial Times, reflects increased competition for electric generating capacity as demand for power continues to rise with the expansion …
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