Natural Gas for Data Centers
A practical and powerful solution for the energy needs of data centers.
UGI Utilities, with natural gas assets and expertise throughout Pennsylvania, is uniquely positioned to partner with developers and operators to deliver solutions to Pennsylvania data centers.
Pennsylvania is a natural fit for data centers and AI infrastructure. The Commonwealth’s abundant natural gas resources, extensive pipeline networks, and proximity to population centers throughout the eastern states, make it a prime location for partnering with data centers and hyperscalers. Many new projects are centered on redeveloping former industrial and power plant sites, breathing new life into underutilized lands while leveraging existing infrastructure.
Why Natural Gas for Data Centers?
Natural gas is a cleaner alternative for on-site power that data centers need for 24/7 reliability and long-term sustainability.
Trusted Legacy
UGI has a 140-year history of providing natural gas. UGI works with our customers to provide economic incentives for projects that will require decades of consistent power.
Superior Reliability
Natural gas provides on-demand power for an energy supply that is protected from weather and supply chain disruptions.
Environmental Benefits
Natural gas burns cleaner than diesel and other fuels with significantly lower emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. This cleaner profile aligns with corporate sustainability goals and helps in securing the necessary environmental permits for large-scale facilities.
Innovative Power Solutions
Beyond its fundamental advantages, natural gas enables cutting-edge energy strategies that are redefining how data centers power their operations.
On-Site Prime Power Generation
UGI works with customers to provide power generation on-site using natural gas. Behind the meter power solutions give data centers greater control over their energy supply, reduce their reliance on the electric grid, and can help mitigate the risk of outages and high peak demand charges.
Bridging Power Opportunities
Natural gas generators can act as a crucial bridging fuel that complements renewable energy sources like wind and solar. This ensures reliable, stable power supply and supports a cleaner energy mix.
Navigating Tariff Flexibility
UGI Utilities has the expertise to help data center developers navigate the complex energy market and local regulations. We can help with custom energy solutions that provide pricing flexibility and support the economic development goals of the project.
By partnering with UGI Utilities, data centers can achieve the continuous power, competitive costs, and environmental goals necessary to thrive in Pennsylvania’s growing tech hub.
If your business is exploring natural gas to meet the energy needs of a data center, UGI Utilities invites you to reach out to us. To get started, simply complete the Large Project Inquiry Form to share details about your project. Once the form is complete, please email it to:
Rhiannon Hazzard
Manager, Strategic Growth
rhazzard@ugi.com
"Energy reliability is what UGI can offer data centers, with abundant and local sources of natural gas delivered through a safe and reliable distribution system."
Hans Bell, President of UGI Utilities