Homer City Generation, L.P., welcomed academic leadership, faculty and staff from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (“IUP”) to the Homer City Energy Campus on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, for a guided site tour showcasing the ongoing transformation of the former Homer City Generating Station into one of the nation’s largest natural gas-powered energy facilities. The visit provided IUP attendees with a firsthand look at construction progress over the past year while also exploring opportunities for long-term collaboration that will support academic innovation, workforce development and regional economic growth.

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The visit builds upon Homer City Generation’s commitment to partnering with local educational institutions to help prepare the next generation of talent that will power America’s energy future. As the Homer City Energy Campus advances, Homer City Generation and IUP intend to continue exploring ways to connect the project with the university’s academic mission, including potential opportunities for student learning, faculty engagement, workforce development and related industry collaboration.

During the visit, representatives from Homer City Generation led the IUP delegation on a guided bus tour highlighting major project milestones, including the early completion of demolition and excavation and the commencement of vertical construction with the Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building marking the first structure to rise from the site. Participants also attended an educational session with representatives from both Homer City Generation and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. where they had the opportunity to learn more about the overall redevelopment vision, project timeline and anticipated economic impact on the region.

Dr. Lara M. Luetkehans, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, commented:

“We thank Homer City Generation for the opportunity to tour the site and learn more about this important project firsthand. Homer City Generation and IUP are both important organizations in Indiana County, and it makes sense for us to be in conversation about how we can work together in ways that serve our region. The visit was extremely informative, and we look forward to continuing to explore thoughtful opportunities for collaboration that could benefit our students, faculty and the broader community.”

Corey Hessen, CEO of Homer City Generation, L.P., commented:

“Building the Homer City Energy Campus is about more than constructing critical energy infrastructure; it is about creating long-term opportunities for the people and institutions that call Indiana County home. IUP is uniquely positioned to help educate the future leaders that will shape the next generation of America’s energy economy. We were proud to welcome the University’s leadership to the site and look forward to expanding our collaboration in ways that create new academic and research opportunities for students and faculty while supporting innovation, workforce development and economic growth across the region.”

IUP representatives on the tour included academic leadership, faculty and staff representing the Eberly College of Business, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Health Sciences and the College of Humanities, Media and Public Affairs.

About Homer City Generation

Homer City Generation is focused on transforming legacy energy infrastructure into state-of-the-art energy assets. Located in Indiana County, PA, the Homer City Energy Campus will be the largest of its kind in North America upon completion.

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

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