Shapiro, Republican Lawmakers Pitch Separate Ideas On Data Centers - PoliticsPA

Shapiro, Republican Lawmakers Pitch Separate Ideas On Data Centers - PoliticsPA

Statements tied to the continuing wave of data center proposals that have stirred controversy and opposition in many parts of the state.

As Budget Talks Heat Up, Governor Pushes Data Center Vision

GOP leaders, unions say they’re open to the plan. But some environmental groups argue it’s too deferential to developers. The post As Budget Talks Heat Up, Governor Pushes Data Center Vision appeared first on NewtownPANow.com.

Shapiro Pitches Data Center Incentives, Not Regulations, as Budget Deadline Approaches

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has released a full, detailed version of its proposed incentives for data center developers ahead of Pennsylvania’s June 30 budget deadline. The proposal would add conditions for the…

Pennsylvania Slams Gov. Shapiro's Plans for Data Centers: 'Let’s Give Them Tax Breaks So We Can Pay More For Their Electric Use'

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has recently revealed details of the upcoming Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards, which are set to add more requirements for data center developers seeking tax breaks. The plan was controversial, however, as many residents believed that the government should not continue incentivizing companies to build data centers in Pennsylvania. According to reports from Philly Voice, Shapiro…

Gov. Shapiro has a plan to make data centers bring their own energy. Now comes the hard part.

Making AI data centers cover the costs of their energy use requires help from legislators and others beyond Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reach. For months, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro promised a plan to blunt fast-rising energy costs by pushing power-hungry AI data centers to pay their own way. Now his office has released details of how