State House Energy Committee Propose Regulatory 'Data Center Act'

Pa. lawmakers weigh economics, grid failure as regulations considered for data centers

HARRISBURG — The potential boom of data centers in Pennsylvania risks further spikes to residential customers’ electric bills and would likely trigger blackouts across the commonwealth if new power generation isn’t coupled with data center developments, consumer advocates warn.

Pa. lawmakers consider rules for data centers; industry warns of over-regulation

As data center companies eye Pennsylvania for new locations, state lawmakers are considering how to regulate the facilities.

State house energy committee propose regulatory 'Data Center Act'

Pennsylvania lawmakers host panel for a bill that would regulate data centers, balancing economic benefits with concerns over energy use, infrastructure strain, and consumer costs.