Amazon announced a $20 billion investment to build two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, where it plans to draw power directly.

The other center will be in Fairless Hills, powered by the electricity grid.

Governor Josh Shapiro called it the largest private-sector investment in state history and highlighted the job creation, tax revenue, and training programs tied to the project.

The power arrangement with the nuclear plant, involving a “behind the meter” connection, is under federal review by FERC due to concerns about fairness and grid impact, the Associated Press has reported.

This investment is part of a broader tech push to expand energy-intensive data centers amid rising demand for cloud computing and AI.

Written by B.C. Begley