Data Center Problems That Can’t be Solved
Data centers impose major costs and “crowding out” effects that are unavoidable—and rarely acknowledged by economic impact studies.
Q3 Appalachian Gas Outlook: LNG, data centers, and new pipelines risk locking in exponential production growth
Gas-powered data centers and LNG exports are fueling a new wave of investment in pipelines to ship fracked gas out of Appalachia.
The Risk of Overreaction to Grid Reliability Concerns in Pennsylvania
Energy demand growth in Pennsylvania may be seriously overstated. Overbuilding the grid could lock in billions of dollars in unnecessary capacity costs.
The False Promises and Real Harms of “Chemical Recycling”: Freepoint Hebron
The world is drowning in plastic waste, and the need for action is clear. While the petrochemical industry touts practices like pyrolysis (or “chemical recycling”) as a solution, in reality, the process creates more toxic waste and harmful emissions. Such a facility in Hebron, OH claimed to process plastic waste. But after less than one […]
Caught in the Doldrums: A Clean-Seas Update
Clean-Seas West Virginia now has an air quality permit in hand. But does this mean that the facility will soon begin operations?
Ohio Power Siting Board Denies Company Request to Block Expert Testimony Describing Potential Impacts of 800MW Gas Plant
ADVISORY September 9th, 2026 Ohio Power Siting Board Denies Company Request to Block Expert Testimony Describing Potential Impacts of 800MW Gas Plant PowerConneX Sought to Secure Approval with Limited Information ASHVILLE, Oh. — Developer PowerConneX asked the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) to block scheduled testimony from an Ohio River Valley Institute researcher, an […]
Most Pennsylvanians Want Data Center Development Paused, Strongly Regulated, or Discouraged Altogether
Most Pennsylvanians believe data center development would raise energy costs and harm the environment, though some anticipate job growth.
Q2 Appalachia Gas Outlook
Gas companies, emboldened by regulatory rollbacks, are driving forward new investments in power plants, LNG export terminals, and the pipelines that connect them.
Public opposition to data centers is surging. Where do decision-makers stand?
The number of data center projects proposed in Ohio River Valley states is growing quickly. But opposition appears to be growing even faster.
Clean Power Digest: Shale Gas Jobs
Last week, the Ohio River Valley Institute (ORVI) published a Report on the status of the fracking industry in Pennsylvania – Shale Gas in Pennsylvania: 2026. Sean O’Leary’s Report updates previous ORVI Research Papers: Frackalachia 2025, Frackalachia Update 2023, and Misplaced Faith 2022. The 2026 Report analyzes 2025 employment data from the U.S. Bureau of […]