Indiana County, Pennsylvania: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to White Township, Indiana and Center Township
Indiana County is a generation frontier for Pennsylvania. 4,396 MW of new generation is planned here across 14 units, led by Homer City Generation, L.P. (natural gas), the largest pipeline among Pennsylvania's counties. 2,012 MW has retired here since 2019, including Homer City Generating Station (coal, 2,012 MW, 2024). The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Indiana County. Indiana County is home to White Township, Indiana, Center Township and Burrell Township. 1 project is on the Delay Watchlist, including Homer City Energy Campus (4,400 MW).
Cities and towns in Indiana County
Indiana County is home to White Township, Indiana, Center Township and Burrell Township.
And 14 smaller places.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Alverda, Black Lick, Chevy Chase Heights, Commodore, Coral, Dixonville, Graceton, Heilwood, Jacksonville, Lucerne Mines, Robinson, Rossiter.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Indiana County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 83,158 | 82,878 | ▼ 0.3% | 34th of 67 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 29,943 | 28,044 | ▼ 6.3% | 54th of 67 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $47,527 | $57,738 | ▲ 21.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,300 | 928 | ▼ 28.6% | 61st of 62 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 53 | 46 | ▼ 13.2% | — |
| Electric utility jobs (2019 → 2025) | 676 | 484 | ▼ 28.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 5.1% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.7pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 2,012 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 4,396 MW | 171% of today's fleet | 1st of 31 by size |
Construction employs 928, down 28.6% since 2019. Its power plants have 2,572 MW of capacity, 99% of it coal, the 5th largest fleet in Pennsylvania. Employers here counted 28,044 jobs in 2025, down 6.3% from 2019. Unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, against 5.1% in 2019. FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co is the largest utility serving Indiana County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 17.37¢/kWh in 2024, above the 16.30¢ median for Pennsylvania utilities. Electrical contractors employ 46, down 13.2% since 2019 against up 5.3% statewide, at an average $58,653 a year. 82,878 people live here, down 0.3% since 2020.
Who powers Indiana County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: −2,012 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Indiana County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,802,612 | 17.37¢ | 16% |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 20,932 | 14.53¢ | 17% |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 3
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 2,536 MW | 99% |
| Natural gas | 24 MW | 1% |
| Petroleum | 12 MW | 0% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh | KeyCon Operating LLC | Petroleum | 1,963 MW | 1970 |
| Seward (PA) | Seward Generating LLC | Coal | 585 MW | 2004 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana University of Penn | Natural gas | 24 MW | 1988 |
Planned generation 14
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 360 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
| Homer City Generating Station | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 268 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Homer City Generation, L.P. |
Retired since 2019
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City Generating Station | Coal | 2,012 MW | 2024 |
The Indiana County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 28,044 | $57,738 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 928 | $61,050 | 0.62 |
| Electrical contractors | 46 | $58,653 | 0.23 |
| Electric utilities | 484 | $149,922 | 6.38 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Indiana County
2 data centers in Indiana County are on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Delay Watchlist 1
| Project | Status | Cause | MW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City Energy Campus | pending review | 4,400 MW |
Indiana County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Indiana County, Clearfield County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana County | 82,878 | ▼ 6.3% | 2,572 MW | 4,396 MW | 2 | — |
| Armstrong County | 63,698 | ▼ 5.4% | 2,627 MW | 18 MW | 1 | — |
| Cambria County | 128,968 | ▼ 7.1% | 1,834 MW | — | — | — |
| Clearfield County | 78,100 | ▼ 3.0% | 672 MW | 667 MW | 1 | — |
| Jefferson County | 43,255 | ▼ 10.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Westmoreland County | 349,324 | ▼ 3.8% | 1,166 MW | 4 MW | — | — |
More of Pennsylvania
Indiana County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?
3 utilities have service territory in Indiana County in the EIA-861 2024 report: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, REA Energy Coop Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA). The largest, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, charged residential customers 17.37¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is White Township, PA in?
White Township is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. About 14,933 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Indiana, PA in?
Indiana is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. About 14,697 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Indiana County?
3 operating plants with 2,572 MW of capacity. The largest is Conemaugh (1,963 MW, petroleum).
How much new power is planned in Indiana County?
4,396 MW across 14 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Homer City Generation, L.P..
Are there data centers in Indiana County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Indiana County.
Is Indiana County adding jobs?
Employers counted 28,044 jobs in 2025 against 29,943 in 2019 (-6.3%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,300 to 928.
Does Indiana County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Indiana County. Pennsylvania has 36 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.