State Republican lawmakers weigh solutions to rising electricity bills Sophia Schmidt·October 31, 2025Republican lawmakers want to see faster permitting, less regulation and an end to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyLatest StoriesPolitics
Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development Glynis Board·October 24, 2025The pitch includes 400 buildable acres and access to natural gas reserves, a lot of water and methane from coal mines.EconomyEnergyLatest Stories
Pa. lawmakers consider rules for data centers; industry warns of over-regulation Rachel McDevitt·October 23, 2025A proposal would require large data centers to use 25% renewable energy and have them pay into utility assistance programs.EnergyLatest StoriesPolitics
From coal plant to data center: An Allegheny County community voices concern Julie Grant·September 25, 2025Developers of a massive data center in Springdale Borough took questions from residents about noise, and water and energy usage. EconomyEnergy
Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says Sophia Schmidt·September 23, 2025The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers. Energy
The AI boom is coming for Pennsylvania. How will lawmakers respond? Inside Climate News·September 17, 2025Proponents of AI development say it's the dawn of a new industrial era in Pennsylvania. Others caution rushing to accommodate an industry "no one is prepared for."Climate ChangeEnergy
Pa. water supply could be strained by new data centers, water managers warn Jaxon White·August 15, 2025Water managers where data centers are being developed “are in full-on panic mode about how they’re going to meet the water supply demands.”EnergyWater
What’s behind higher electricity prices? The regional grid explained. Kara Holsopple·August 4, 2025An energy expert weighs in on the troubles and opportunities at the regional grid operator.EconomyEnergyTechnologyYour Environment Update
Trump came to Pittsburgh to promote AI in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you need to know. Reid Frazier·July 18, 2025Tech leaders, politicians and gas industry executives joined the president at Carnegie Mellon University, amid protests.Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPoliticsTechnologyTrump on EarthYour Environment Update
Data centers are encroaching on this Pennsylvania town, so locals are taking action early Technical.ly·July 18, 2025In Luzerne County, some Dorrance Township residents fear environmental damage, stress on the water table and energy usage from data centers. EconomyEnergyTechnologyYour Environment Update