Energy News Today — September 22, 2026
Could Abandoned Mines House Pennsylvania’s Unwanted Data Centers? and more — today's energy signal.
As the US continues to transition towards cleaner energy sources, challenges and opportunities are emerging across various sectors. In Pennsylvania, a unique proposal suggests repurposing abandoned mines as data centers, potentially breathing new life into these sites while supporting the state's growing tech industry. Meanwhile, in the desert, geothermal energy - a promising clean energy source - faces hurdles due to its high water requirements, highlighting the complexities of scaling up this promising technology.
These developments reflect broader trends in the energy landscape, where the push for cleaner energy is driving innovation, but also encountering obstacles. In New York City, a dispute between Con Edison and developers is slowing the rollout of battery storage projects, which are crucial for integrating renewable energy into the grid. On the regulatory front, a federal judge recently ruled against the Trump administration's cancellation of clean energy grants, providing a boost to the sector. And in North Carolina, Duke Energy's plans for a new gas plant have been put on hold by regulators, underscoring the ongoing debate over the role of natural gas in the energy transition.
Today's signal:
• Could Abandoned Mines House Pennsylvania’s Unwanted Data Centers? (insideclimatenews.org)
• A clean energy source is buried under the desert, but it takes water to use it (grist.org)
• A fight between Con Ed and developers is slowing NYC’s battery buildout (canarymedia.com)
• Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration Over Canceled Clean Energy Grants (insideclimatenews.org)
• Duke Energy wants to build a new gas plant. Regulators said not so fast. (canarymedia.com)