Governor Shapiro courted new data centers. Then public opinion shifted.
Jael Holzman of Heatmap News examined emails between the Governor’s office and Amazon, as public opposition to AI data centers has grown.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity calls for ‘pause’ on data center development
Garrity said a pause would allow local governments time to regulate data centers through zoning laws.
Shapiro pitches sustainability, transparency requirements for data center developers
Gov. Josh Shapiro released proposed GRID standards to require data center developers to prove that they are entitled to tax benefits available from the state.
Pennsylvania PUC advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand
The Pennsylvania PUC's guidance is for when high-demand electric users such as data centers connect to the grid.
Gov. Shapiro moves to keep 2 coal-fired power plants open in Western Pa., as energy demand from data centers grows
The plants will stay open through 2032, and have more time to meet water pollution standards.
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.
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.
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.
