Utility Dive•about 2 months ago
Gas continues to dominate Entergy plans as data center pipeline grows
- •Entergy anticipates substantial load growth through 2029, primarily driven by large data center developments from companies like Google and Meta, indicating a robust demand market in their service territory.
- •The utility has already secured agreements for these significant new loads, signaling firm commitments and potential for IPPs to partner or compete for future supply.
- •Entergy's strategy to meet this demand heavily relies on natural gas generation, which could present opportunities for gas-fired plant developers (e.g., CCGT) or challenges for those seeking cleaner energy alternatives.
datacenter