Pennsylvania Tightens Data Center Rules | Harrisburg News

Governor Josh Shapiro just dropped a major move for Pennsylvania’s data centers: a new executive order that forces developers to meet strict GRID standards on clean energy and job creation—or lose perks like sales tax breaks and fast-tracked permits. Local approval is now mandatory before state permits can even be considered, and state agencies can no longer sign secrecy deals with projects. It’s not a ban—it’s a strategic nudge toward responsible, community-minded development, flipping the old system to prioritize transparency, environmental responsibility, and local input while still letting growth happen where it makes sense.

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