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President Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick will announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments for Pennsylvania at the inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. The investments include a $25 billion Blackstone project for data-center and energy infrastructure development in Northeast Pennsylvania, expected to create 6,000 construction jobs annually and 3,000 permanent positions.
Opinion piece arguing that Pittsburgh is positioned to lead America's second industrial revolution, driven by its strategic location, energy resources, and technology infrastructure. The commentary highlights the city's potential to become a major hub for AI and energy innovation.
California-based energy storage innovator Verne Inc. will open its first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania's Lycoming County. The $4.5 million project will create at least 61 new full-time jobs, with the Commonwealth investing $1.27 million to support the project. The facility will produce hydrogen storage vessels for clean energy applications.
Black Bear and Greystone are developing a $110 million multifamily residential project in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania. The development represents significant investment in the region's housing market and will add substantial residential capacity to the Lehigh Valley area.
Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.
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