Pennsylvania Slows Data Center Boom | Harrisburg News

Governor Josh Shapiro just slammed the brakes on Pennsylvania’s data center boom with a bold new executive order requiring local approval, clean energy commitments, and full power cost coverage for every new project. While industry groups worry about stalled billions and thousands of jobs, lawmakers like Rep. Dave Madsen hail it as the nation’s strictest rules—putting communities first. But critics argue it’s still too little, too late, with advocacy groups demanding a three-year moratorium to truly assess impacts. Conservationists, however, see this as a crucial step toward greener growth—balancing economic gains with environmental and community protection.

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