What Gov. Shapiro’s New Data Center Order Does — And Doesn’t — Force Developers To Do

What Pennsylvania's new data center order does — and doesn’t — force developers to do

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What Environmental and Energy Factors Should Pennsylvania Data Center Developers Consider Before Choosing a Site?

Executive Order 2026-05 establishes two permitting paths for data center projects with peak demand exceeding 25 megawatts. A developer that elects to comply with the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development, or GRID, Requirements must notify the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) of the proposed project, participate in a pre-application meeting, and execute a project-specific Consent Order and Agreement. » Read …

What Gov. Shapiro’s New Data Center Order Does — And Doesn’t — Force Developers To Do

The new order isn’t a moratorium, but it does make it much harder for developers to build data centers without following strict standards. The post What Gov. Shapiro’s New Data Center Order Does — And Doesn’t — Force Developers To Do appeared first on NewtownPANow.com.

Gov. Shapiro wants data centers to bring their own power. What's that mean for prices and pollution?

Advocates said the executive action is a positive step, but are calling on the General Assembly to do more.