Utilities in the U.S. Southeast are planning to construct gigawatts of new fossil gas plants

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Southeastern utilities are proposing massive buildouts of new fossil gas-fired power plants to meet projected electricity demand growth from data centers and manufacturing facilities. SACE research director Maggie Shober warns that these gas expansions could create significant conflicts between climate goals, grid reliability, and affordability. Critics argue that cleaner and cheaper alternatives like solar, wind, and battery storage paired with demand response programs should be prioritized by state utility regulators.