In 2025, Capital Power announced a $1.3 billion investment in the state of Pennsylvania with the acquisition of the 1,124-megawatt (MW) Hummel Station, a major natural gas power facility located in Shamokin Dam. This contributed to Capital Power becoming the 5th largest natural gas independent power producer in North America, with 12 GW of capacity across 32 facilities.
Strengthening Pennsylvania’s energy landscape
Our entry into Pennsylvania has opened an incredible opportunity for Capital Power to support grid reliability and the local workforce. With a planned investment of over $3 billion in the first 10 years of our facility’s operations, inclusive of $2 billion of natural gas purchased in the state, we are committed to supporting a resilient future in the state through enhanced grid reliability, new upstream investments, and improved U.S. energy security.
Multi-sector job creation
The Hummel Station will employ 30 full-time staff members to operate the facility. As Capital Power seeks to expand the facility and create partnerships with data center-focused technology companies, the economic benefit for Pennsylvania becomes impactful – new construction and operating jobs and increased demand for natural gas production in the state.
Supporting American leadership in AI and digital infrastructure growth
Through strategic investments, we’re helping to position the region as a magnet for data center growth, reinforcing the U.S. competitive edge in the global race for AI and digital infrastructure. Capital Power’s investment in Hummel Station and its well-established reputation for delivering reliable power to communities across the United States and Canada help lay the groundwork for attracting large-scale data centers. These facilities are crucial to maintaining North American dominance in AI and cloud computing, and their presence often catalyzes additional tech-sector investment that extends well beyond state borders.
“I’m thrilled to welcome this transformative investment in our great Commonwealth. This Energy and Innovation Summit is a powerful testament to Pennsylvania’s readiness and ability to lead – to generate thousands of good-paying jobs, to unleash our incredible energy resources, and to power the next AI and economic revolution, further strengthening America’s resilience and independence. I’m deeply grateful to Capital Power for their tremendous commitment to Pennsylvania’s future.”– Dave McCormick, U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania
Connect with us
We are joining top leaders in energy, government, labor, and AI to advance Pennsylvania’s energy potential on July 15 at the Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh. Connect with us to learn more about Capital Power’s commitment to this great state.
For Data Center inquiries:
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Robert Wydareny VP, Balanced Energy Solutions 1.403.717.8145 [email protected] |
For general inquiries:
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Jon Sohn VP, Regulatory, Policy & Government Relations 1.202.839.2059 [email protected] |