CorscaleArchbald PA

Energy efficient data center in Archbald

Not all data centers are created equal. Done the right way, data centers can serve as the scaffolding for future community prosperity. Corscale has identified a former anthracite coal mine in Archbald Borough, long unused and already designated for industrial use.

Our site is set against existing transmission infrastructure and separated from most of Archbald’s neighborhoods by the valley’s own terrain. Corscale is building Project Gravity responsibly, and in line with the Governor’s GRID standards.

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Rendering of the proposed Corscale data center campus in Archbald

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About Project Gravity

Despite the end of the coal era in the late 1950s, Archbald has grown in each of the last three censuses reflecting the fact that Archbald is a town people choose to live in and the valley itself has never stopped being an energy corridor. The same ridgelines that were mined now carry the transmission lines that move power through northeastern Pennsylvania.

Our site was selected with that history in mind. It is previously mined ground, long unused and already designated for this kind of use, set against existing transmission infrastructure and separated from most of Archbald’s neighborhoods by the valley’s own terrain. There are very few sites in Archbald that can support a data center with minimal community impact. Project Gravity is one of them.

What is a data center?

A data center is a building full of computers. As our economy grows and evolves - we increasingly rely on data centers to concentrate computer servers in a protected environment to rapidly run software and process information. They are housed in a single location to ensure that they keep working without interruption.

Nearly everything that happens in modern life starts at a data center. When a hospital opens an imaging scan, when a video call connects, when a digital transaction clears the bank, when advanced manufacturing begins a run that requires zero tolerance machining - the computing behind all of that depends on a data center building.

The demand for this sophisticated computing power is growing exponentially as our economy becomes more technologically sophisticated. Data centers are no longer just simple warehouses for computer servers, they've become dynamic hubs of interconnected economic activity. Around them cluster regional technology suppliers, upgraded energy systems, hardware producers, builders, and expanding university research programs. More and more, data center sites serve as the foundational infrastructure on which advanced computing and next-generation manufacturing jobs are built.

Data center infrastructure, much like a power substation or a rail line, is the critical infrastructure of the future and will help secure the jobs of the future

The what

Once completed, Project Gravity will encompass 1.7 million square feet over seven, one & two-story buildings with 525 MWs of available power.

The campus offers many energy-efficient features including advanced cooling techniques, energy tracking, water conservation, limited generator footprint and ultra-low power usage.

The where

Project Gravity is in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County, PA.

Located on an abandoned industrial site that was aA former anthracite coal mine, the main entrance to the development will be on Route 6, the Scranton Carbondale Highway. The site itself is removed from most of the population of the Borough and is only minimally visible from most locations due to the terrain of the valley.

RATEPAYER PROTECTIONS

Project Gravity will fund the infrastructure necessary to serve our facility, commit to long-term service agreements, maintain minimum billing obligations, and provide financial security to ensure that our project - not local residents - bears the cost of grid upgrades needed to support our operations.

Water use

Cooling a data center means moving heat out of the building.

Northeastern Pennsylvania's climate does much of that work on its own. Outside air is cool enough to carry the load for most of the year and modern systems increasingly run on closed loops that are filled once and then recirculate, rather than drawing water continuously. Our cooling design will be finalized with our end user, and we will publish it, along with expected water use, before we build.

Who runs it

Corscale, an affiliate of Patrinely and Affinius Capital specializing in responsible, sustainable and, energy efficient data center development.

Aerial rendering of the proposed Corscale campus in Archbald, labelled: administrative and office buildings; power substation and utility infrastructure; server and data halls; perimeter access roads; and green campus and retention ponds.

The Corscale Promise

We make the same seven commitments for every development we lead. We put them in writing for the community to see and we hold ourselves accountable. Below is what each one means for Project Gravity, who is responsible, and how to reach us with any questions or concerns:

  1. 01

    We show up by name.

    We are proud of our record of responsible development. For questions or more information about Project Gravity, please contact us at info@projectgravitypa.com

  2. 02

    We pay our own way.

    We cover external costs related to the data center. We are committed to investing in and improving public services and shared spaces that surround our development. We will not shift the burden for water or power onto residents. Moreover, Corscale will make substantial investments in the community to address unmet needs that our development can help address.

  3. 03

    We engage before it locks.

    At Corscale, we want the Borough of Archbald and Lackawanna County to be informed and involved. This includes engaging with residents, elected officials, local businesses and community leaders to provide feedback and input at each stage of the development.

  4. 04

    Benefits for all

    Project Gravity represents a significant capital investment in Archbald and Lackawanna county. It will bring millions of dollars of direct investment, hundreds of jobs and new additional investments for community infrastructure including education, workforce, fire & emergency services, water & sewer upgrades as well as additional power infrastructure. Residents of Archbald should expect that Project Gravity will be a source of community wealth, ecological enhancement, and shared prosperity - not extraction.

  5. 05

    We build with local hands.

    Corscale prioritizes local hiring and partnering with local trades, community colleges and workforce initiatives to create a new skilled work pipeline for modern trades and credentialed professional jobs.

  6. 06

    We design to fit.

    Setbacks, buffers, noise and light designed for the unique characteristics of Archbald Borough and our site specifically.

  7. 07

    We stay accountable.

    Corscale is a responsible developer dedicated to being a good neighbor in the communities where we operate. For Project Gravity, that means transparent communication and providing opportunities for the community to engage with our team directly.

Impact In Numbers

Every number here comes from a document you can read for yourself, and we have listed every one of those documents so you do not have to take our word for it. Where a figure is still an estimate we say so plainly, and we tell you when we expect to know for certain.

$4.1M → $612MSource 1
Local tax base, before → after
180 MWSource 2
Energy requirement, funded by Corscale.
18.4M gal/yrSource 3
Annual Cap of Water Use
62%Source 4
Construction Trades Hired Locally
Read the report here.
  1. 1County assessment roll 2026, against the projected build out assessment filed 12 March 2026.
  2. 2Cost allocation agreement with Dominion Energy, 4 February 2026, sections 3 and 7.
  3. 3Cooling design basis, Burns and McDonnell, 22 January 2026. Cap not yet approved.
  4. 4Project labour agreement, Northern Virginia Building Trades Council, 19 May 2026, clause 4.2.
Three construction workers talking on site beside a steel-framed building

Learn more

We are here to answer your questions. Please reach out to our team with any questions or concerns and we will get back in touch with you as quickly as possible.”

How much electricity does it consume, and will my utility bill go up?

No. Project Gravity is structured under PPL's LP-6 rate class, which was specifically designed to protect Pennsylvania residents from subsidizing large industrial projects. Under this framework, Project Gravity will fund the infrastructure necessary to serve our facility, commit to long-term service agreements, maintain minimum billing obligations, and provide financial security. This ensures that our project - not local residents - bears the cost of grid upgrades needed to support our operations. As a result, residential and small business customers in the region will see no impact on their electrical rates from Project Gravity's development or operation.

How much will Corscale invest in the community?

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How much water will this use, and where does it come from?

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How many permanent jobs will it actually create?

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Will there be a lot of noise?

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What will it pay in taxes, and what incentives or abatements is it receiving?

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What happens to the land, and what does it look like?

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What's the construction period like?

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Who do I contact with a problem?

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Get in touch with Project Gravity team

If you have a question about Project Gravity that is not answered on this website, please ! We are committed to being a good neighbor and responding to community questions quickly and you can direct questions to our community mailbox.

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