MEDIA ADVISORY: Homer City Redevelopment CEO to Deliver Keynote at PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit

Keynote to highlight latest project milestones and Homer City’s role in advancing American energy dominance

Corey Hessen available for media interviews; transcript and bio available upon request

PITTSBURGH — Corey Hessen, Chief Executive Officer of Homer City Redevelopment, LLC (HCR), will deliver the keynote address at the 2nd Annual PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit, presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Hessen's remarks will highlight the transformation of the former Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County into what is the nation’s largest natural gas-powered energy facility currently under construction in the United States. When completed, the new natural gas plant will be powered by seven high efficiency advanced class 7HA.02 natural gas turbines from GE Vernova that will enable it to be ready to meet surging demands and fuel America’s AI victory.

Knighthead Capital Management, on behalf of its clients, originated this project more than eight years ago and leads financing for it.  To date, more than $1 billion has been funded into construction, exceeding the total revenue generated by the coal plant in its final five years of operation. Knighthead’s overall commitment to the HCR project represents the largest private capital investment in Pennsylvania history. 

WHAT: Keynote address to be delivered to policy and industry leaders: “Built on Bedrock: How Homer City Is Powering Pennsylvania's Next Economy"

WHO: Corey Hessen, CEO, Homer City Redevelopment

WHEN: Friday, March 27, 2026  | 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM

WHERE: The Landing Hotel at Pittsburgh's North Shore | 757 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

LOOK FOR: Project milestones, Homer City’s role in advancing American energy dominance, and more detail on what the Homer City Energy Campus means for Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and the nation's competitive position in the AI race.

A speaker biography, event photos and advance transcript will be available upon request. Hessen will also be available for media interviews in conjunction with his appearance.

Please email press@homercityredevelopment.com in advance to arrange an interview on-site at the event or request materials.

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About Homer City Redevelopment

Homer City Generating Station began operations in 1969, employing thousands with jobs and millions of customers with energy when in production. Located only 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, the facility was the largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania and is directly connected to both the PJM and NYISO transmission systems. After powering the region for nearly 55 years, the power plant was permanently decommissioned on July 1, 2023. The Homer City Generating Station has been revitalized through reinvestment and the creation of Homer City Redevelopment LLC. Working with committed and quality partners, HCR is vested in turning the old plant into something positively transformative.

For more information, visit: www.homercityredevelopment.com or email press@homercityredevelopment.com.