Energy company wants eminent domain for power lines in SW Pa. for data centers in Virginia
Residents fear they could lose their homes and properties if the PUC grants eminent domain for the project that will power data centers in Virginia.
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Pa. state House passes 2 measures on data center regulation
The votes are the latest moves by Harrisburg lawmakers to regulate a fast-growing industry that some communities and environmental groups have opposed.
Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks
Dozens of data centers are planned across Pennsylvania. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.
Green group gives Pennsylvania ‘F’ on solar permitting
The group PennEnvironment said permitting delays and bureaucratic barriers can add to the cost of a typical residential solar energy system, deterring potential adopters.
Event in Pa. will help people facing data centers in their communities
Community Action Works is organizing the event on April 18 to bring together residents and environmental groups for education and networking.
Panel discusses how energy demand from data centers nationwide will impact Pennsylvania
Energy generated in Pennsylvania will power data centers in state and out of state, a new report found.
Why a Pa. environmental group wants to press pause on data center development
PennFuture called for a moratorium on data centers across Pennsylvania, citing concerns like water use, electricity prices and increased pollution.
PA electric utility agrees to limit data center costs
It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against EPA over repeal of ‘endangerment finding’ on greenhouse gases
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is one of 38 plaintiffs hoping to block the Trump Administration's repeal of EPA’s own finding that greenhouse gases endanger health.
PA DEP says ‘no risk’ to the public from radioactive materials in oil and gas waste sent to landfills
A DEP study found that wastewater samples from landfills that take fracking waste were mostly below drinking water guidelines for radioactivity.
