Most Pennsylvanians Want Data Center Development Paused, Strongly Regulated, or Discouraged Altogether

Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Action Is a Welcome First Step, But Senate Republicans Must End Their Legislative Blockade - Bucks County Beacon

For Pennsylvanians to see lasting relief, state legislators must codify comprehensive protections into law — and the clock is ticking.

Most Pennsylvanians Want Data Center Development Paused, Strongly Regulated, or Discouraged Altogether

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro shifted from aggressively courting tech investments, to signing an executive order on August 18, 2026 that embeds enforcement mechanisms into his previously announced voluntary standards for data center development. The Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards are a set of requirements around energy costs, transparency and community engagement, economic development, and […]