Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

Data center projects in Pa. face stronger local scrutiny after Gov. Shapiro’s executive order

Governors across the country are relying on their executive powers to address the increasing public backlash against data center proposals.

Penn. Gov. Shapiro says too many data center developers 'don't care about our communities'

A Gallup survey released in May found that "seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for artificial intelligence in their local area."

Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

The cooling towers of an electric station are seen beyond an Amazon Web Services data center construction project in Berwick, Pa. Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesGovernors across the country are relying on their executive powers to address the increasing public backlash against data center proposals. In July 2026, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul placed an effective moratorium on data center permitting until the state’s Department …

Gov. Shapiro on standards for data center development in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro talks with CNBC about an executive order he signed placing strict regulations on data ...