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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
Roundtable Examines Race to Build PA Data Centers
Pennsylvania state senators hosted a roundtable discussion examining the rapid expansion of data center construction across the commonwealth, with about a dozen facilities proposed for northeastern Pennsylvania alone. The session at Marywood University included testimony from utility commissioners, environmental groups, and county officials about infrastructure needs, energy demands, and regulatory frameworks for the billions in data center investments planned statewide. Source: pahouse.com
Some in PA Push to Stop A Proposed LNG Terminal
Residents and community groups in Chester and Eddystone are organizing opposition to a proposed $7 billion liquified natural gas terminal along the Delaware River. The facility would export Pennsylvania's fracked gas but raises concerns about increased emissions, pollution, and explosion risks. The opposition comes as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase LNG exports nationwide. Source: penncapital-star.com
FERC Advances Rebooted Bid for Northeast Gas Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has moved forward with a revised proposal for a natural gas pipeline project serving the Northeast region. The rebooted bid represents renewed efforts to expand gas transmission infrastructure to meet growing energy demands in the region, with implications for Pennsylvania's energy construction sector. Source: politicopro.com
Reclaimed Coal Mine Shines Spotlight on Innovative Solar System
A former coal mining site in Pennsylvania is being transformed into an innovative solar energy facility, demonstrating how reclaimed industrial land can be repurposed for renewable energy development. The project showcases advanced solar technology while providing economic benefits to communities transitioning from coal-dependent economies to clean energy infrastructure. Source: powermag.com