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Gov Shapiro Announces $39M for Energy Redevelopment As Data Centers Grow
Source:technical.ly
Talen Energy Seeks to Rezone Land for Data Center Project
Source:datacenterdynamics.com
Ireland-Based Kerry Plans Pennsylvania Production Operations
Source:areadevelopment.com
State Senator : Data Centers Need to Pay into Energy Cost Assistance Programs for Regular Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania State Senator Lindsey Williams announced legislation to protect utility customers from skyrocketing electricity costs caused by data center expansion. Williams argues that data centers should contribute to utility customer assistance programs despite getting electricity "behind the meter" directly from suppliers rather than the grid.
Gov Shapiro : Pennsylvania Leaving Regional Electricity Grid Still on the Table
Governor Josh Shapiro warned that Pennsylvania could begin the process of withdrawing from PJM Interconnection, the organization that manages the regional electricity grid for 13 states, if meaningful reforms are not implemented within months. Shapiro cited surging energy bills and the need for grid operator changes to protect consumers from rising costs driven partly by data center expansion.
Belyus : Why Data Center Developers Are Choosing Pennsylvania
Analysis of factors driving data center developers to select Pennsylvania for major construction projects, including abundant energy resources, strategic location, and supportive business climate. The state's position as a major energy producer, combined with proximity to major East Coast markets, makes it attractive for large-scale data center development.
While AI Data Center Growth Raises Pittsburgh-area Hopes, Community Benefits Aren't Guaranteed
Pittsburgh-area communities are expressing optimism about AI data center development while questioning whether promised economic benefits will materialize for local residents. The analysis examines how major data center construction projects could bring jobs and investment to the region, but warns that community benefits agreements and local hiring requirements aren't automatically guaranteed.
Lancaster Faces Legal Battle over AI Hub
Lancaster County is embroiled in a legal dispute over AI data center development, with local officials and community groups challenging aspects of proposed data center construction projects. The legal battle reflects growing tensions between rapid data center expansion and local concerns about environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and community input in development decisions. The outcome could set important precedents for data center development approval processes and community oversight of major technology infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania. Source: wgal.com