Pennsylvania, year by year.
Every act on the record for Pennsylvania, on the day it happened, newest first by month. Under each month, one tap away, the background, plans and statements the same sources carried. The counts are the state hub's records; nothing is estimated.
The record by year
On the record as of October 27, 2026.
An act sits on the day it happened: the day its own sentence names, or the day its source gives for it. An act the record knows only from the date of the article that reported it sits under that article's month, one tap away, marked Reported with the article's date. So do background, plans and statements, which are not acts. The same act reported by several sources is one line with the reports behind it, on its day where any of them dates it. The milestones alone, for every state, are on the timeline.
88 acts on the line for Pennsylvania, from 250 dated lines in the records' histories and the scorecard. 49 more acts are dated only by the article that reported them and sit under their month. 28 lines report an act already listed. 85 lines are background, plans or statements. 14 lines sit on a date other than the one they were filed under, because their own sentence names the day, the month or the year it happened; each says so. Where a line sits is read from its own words and the row is never changed (how dates are read).
2026 70 acts on the line from 92 reports; 49 reported, dated only by the article; 85 lines of background, plans and statements
November 2026 No acts on the line; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Also on the record for November 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
Public Utility Commission to hold November 17 technical conference on utility costs driven by AI data centers
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab) (a planned date)
October 2026 4 acts on the line from 5 reports; 5 reported; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 202-1 on House Bill 2674 to prohibit data centers from obtaining public utility status.
mychesco.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Developer withdrew applications for seven proposed data centers in King of Prussia, canceling scheduled zoning hearing.
6abc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Pennsylvania launched a public data center permit tracker operated by the Department of Environmental Protection showing proposed data center projects and their environmental permit status
newsweek.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
1 more report of this
- Reported October 13 Pennsylvania recently launched a public Data Center Permit Tracker showing proposed projects, their locations and status of associated environmental permits. delawareonline.com (opens in a new tab)
House Bill 2674, sponsored by state Rep. Chris Pielli, D Chester, was approved by the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee and advances to the full House
mychesco.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Reported in October 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 5 acts
Hazle Township enacted a municipal moratorium on the data center project
theguardian.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Gov. Josh Shapiro issued an executive order requiring developers to meet stricter commitments before the state reviews their permit applications.
wtae.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Josh Shapiro announced an executive order requiring data center developers to pay the full cost of all energy needed to power their project while meeting environmental, transparency and community benefit requirements.
delawareonline.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Josh Shapiro issued Executive Order 2026-05 to protect Pennsylvania consumers from data center impacts
newsweek.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Swatara Township Board of Commissioners approved community benefits agreements for Highlands West and Highlands East data centers
local21news.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for October 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
East Buffalo Township scheduled public hearing for October 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to consider data center ordinance for final approval
dailyitem.com (opens in a new tab) (a planned date)
September 2026 15 acts on the line from 19 reports; 33 reported; 57 lines of background, plans and statements
On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House and Senate backed separate proposals related to data centers, including one that would bar non disclosure agreements for public agencies.
tribdem.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the weekday its sentence names, the last before the report; filed under Sep 30, 2026)
Senate Bill 1408 was unanimously approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee on September 29, 2026, prohibiting use of non disclosure agreements between data center developers and local governments and state agencies
news-graphic.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
2 more reports of this
- Sep 29 Senate Bill 1408 unanimously approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee on September 29, 2026, prohibiting non disclosure agreements between data center developers and local governments and state agencies cbs19news.com (opens in a new tab)
- Oct 1 Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee approved Senate Bill 1408 sponsored by Senator Tracy Pennycuick prohibiting non disclosure agreements between data centers and local governments and state agencies. tristatealert.com (opens in a new tab)
Newtown Township planning commission recommended an ordinance that would set limits on data center development
audacy.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on September 25, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (3 permits: 2 pending, 1 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Newport Township issued zoning permits for 15 closed loop data center buildings powered by three natural gas generation facilities, with seven sited in the mixed use zone and eight in the industrial zone.
citizensvoice.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Groundbreaking held September 10 for Project Phoenix data center complex in Shippingport
timesonline.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the day its own sentence names; filed under Sep 13, 2026)
2 more reports of this
- Sep 10 Groundbreaking held September 10 for Project Phoenix data center campus keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 14 Groundbreaking held for Project Phoenix data center complex in Shippingport beavercountyradio.com (opens in a new tab)
Amended SALDO takes effect on September 9, 2026.
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the day its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to begin updating emergency electric load control rules focusing on customer curtailment order during grid conditions
local21news.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Wyoming County Commissioners approved an amendment to the SALDO on September 8, 2026 to regulate high intensity nonresidential land developments such as data centers, applying to commercial projects 10,000 square feet or larger.
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
TECfusions' Building J is live and providing computing power to a tenant, with township permits for work inside the building and a land development plan for its electrical and mechanical upgrades approved on August 5, 2026.
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The proposed Smithfield Gateway data center is a 500,000 square foot building.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mudiita Land Venture LLC purchased 528.6 acres in Ransom Township near Old Forge for a planned hyperscale data center campus, on land also eyed for a pumped storage hydroelectric project.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Middlesex Township supervisors approved PAX-1 data center development matters.
cumberlink.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
A judge granted a partial victory to opponents of a data center in Cumberland County.
pennlive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Amazon's data center project in Salem Township is in construction.
thecentersquare.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Reported in September 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 33 acts
Hazle Township's government rejected the data center project on zoning grounds and placed a temporary moratorium on data center construction
breitbart.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Indiana County Conservation District issued two PAG-02 Stormwater General Permits (PAC320065 and PAC320066) to Homer City Generation LP for AI Data Center/Power Plant Complex in Center and Blacklick Townships, Indiana County.
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The PUC approved a settlement in PPL Electric Utilities' rate case that requires data centers to make an annual contribution to customer assistance programs.
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
DEP published notice inviting comments on NPDES Water Quality Permit for Amazon Data Services ADS Berwick Data Center in Salem Township, Luzerne County
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Lackawanna County Commissioners approved contract for AI data center health impact study
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order to create a task force to guide data center regulations.
whyy.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Aligned breaks ground on Project Phoenix data center campus in Shippingport
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Amazon receives discount on 6% sales and use tax on equipment it has pledged to buy, store or use in Pennsylvania
politicspa.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
A report commissioned by Pennsylvania utility regulators examined scenarios in which the regional electricity grid would fall short of demands six times per decade on average if new power plants are built over the next 15 years
penncapital-star.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania introduced SB 1359 and HB 2533 for three year moratorium and impact studies.
mashable.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Project Phoenix broke ground as a three facility, 2 gigawatt campus
washingtonexaminer.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The amendment passed unanimously and now requires all data centers to comply with ordinances about light levels, water usage and environmental impact
weny.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania has pulled datacenters out of fast track permitting and made state permits conditional on new guardrails
newsletter.semianalysis.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released independent analysis warning rapid data center development could impact electricity reliability
abc27.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 14 Pennsylvania PUC released a study warning data centers could pose serious risks to electric grid reliability wgal.com (opens in a new tab)
Commission unanimously adopted motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow addressing PJM proposed RBP and Interim Resource Adequacy Service
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Activists rallied at Philadelphia City Hall calling for data center moratorium
6abc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Three building campus featuring closed loop cooling system requiring zero water for operational cooling
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Upper Merion Township board rejected proposal for five data centers totaling over 4.6 million square feet relying on natural gas turbines and diesel backup generators
northeasttimes.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Three building campus built on former Bruce Mansfield coal fired power plant site in Shippingport Industrial Park
timesonline.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
2 more reports of this
- Reported September 14 Project Phoenix built on former Bruce Mansfield coal fired power plant site beavercountyradio.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 14 Project Phoenix built on former Bruce Mansfield coal fired power plant site in Shippingport Industrial Park keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab)
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro imposed moratorium on data centers not covering their own power needs
reuters.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania PUC voted unanimously to approve motions for emergency curtailment rule updates and technical conference on data center cost allocation
utilitydive.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 11 Pennsylvania PUC voted unanimously to approve two motions on emergency curtailment rules and cost allocation for data centers utilitydive.com (opens in a new tab)
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 to establish a Ratemaking Working Group to examine potential changes to utility ratemaking practices
dailyenergyinsider.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 11 PUC established Ratemaking Working Group to examine return on equity issues and transparency in rate cases utilitydive.com (opens in a new tab)
Indiana County Planning Commission voted to table Amazon Web Services application for data centers in Center and Black Lick Townships
wccsradio.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Tabling decision triggers 90 day investigation period for Planning Commission review
wccsradio.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Wyoming County commissioners voted to formally adopt an amendment to the county's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for data center development
rocket-courier.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Lancaster Residents Against Glut and Exhaust appealed second data center approval at 216 Greenfield Road after city planning commission granted conditional preliminary approval
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
North Coventry supervisors voted unanimously against a proposal to put a small scale data center at the former Coventry Mall site
pottsmerc.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Senator Katie Muth introduced a bill calling for a 3 year moratorium on data center development
dailykos.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Smithfield Township postponed a conditional use hearing on the data center development that was publicly advertised.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Revised documents submitted include traffic statements, acoustical evaluations of sound emissions, and emergency response plans.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mid Valley School District issued a request for proposals for a baseline environmental sound and noise study of school complex on Underwood Road in Throop.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania House passed legislation to codify GRID standards, but Senate did not act
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Shapiro issued an executive order affecting data center project scrutiny at local level
theconversation.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for September 2026, not acts of their own: 57 lines of background, plans and statements
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order this summer that set guardrails for data center development and eliminated fast track permitting for data centers
nbcphiladelphia.com (opens in a new tab) (an act at a time its sentence does not give)
Pennsylvania's latest budget included transparency measures for data centers on power and water usage
nbcphiladelphia.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Pennsylvania municipalities are rushing to ready townships for data center proposals while opposition remains
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State legislators hosting informational session on data center impacts September 26, 2026 in Blair County from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
wjactv.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Pennsylvania regulators have issued guidelines on how large data centers should pay into customer assistance programs, though the guidance is not binding.
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Archbald Borough to continue hearings on Project Green Mountain AI data center complex on September 30
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Plains Township to host hearing on AI data center zoning map changes to accommodate data centers on September 22 in Luzerne County
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Shippingport Industrial Park site is adjacent to Shippingport Power Station, a former coal power plant being redeveloped into natural gas energy campus
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Project Phoenix site is located in Shippingport Industrial Park, Beaver County, 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Project Phoenix will use dedicated on site power source rather than local electrical grid
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Project Phoenix is a 2GW data center campus with three facilities
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Pennsylvania governor is focusing on requiring new data centers to bring their own power sources as part of their projects following a recent executive order
wgal.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Stacy Garrity vowed to pause data center developments if elected in Pennsylvania governor race
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Advocates and legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing to repeal the tax subsidy
politicspa.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The report examined a scenario in which no new data centers are built after 2026, described as the only scenario in which PJM is able to achieve its reliability goal
penncapital-star.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
South Whitehall Township in Lehigh County facing community opposition to a data center proposal
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
On site natural gas power generation will feed the servers and eventually send surplus electricity back to PJM grid
washingtonexaminer.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Project Phoenix site is 660 acres on the former Bruce Mansfield coal plant footprint
washingtonexaminer.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers can only be constructed in the Commercial Manufacturing district
weny.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
A provision of the Municipalities Planning Code dating to 2000 already directed Commonwealth agencies to consider local zoning and comprehensive plans when reviewing development applications
broadandliberty.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
House Bill 2650 would have made GRID mandatory by statute but passed the House and died without a Senate vote
broadandliberty.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Project Phoenix is a 2 GW three facility campus in Pennsylvania that has broken ground.
stocktwits.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
PUC is implementing Act 45 of 2025 providing accountability layer for Pennsylvania utility load forecasts submitted to PJM
cpbj.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Philadelphia City Planning Commission identified two potential locations for industrial scale data centers: Bellwether District and Grant Avenue area
6abc.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Philadelphia City Council has not introduced legislation or resolution on data centers as of September 14, 2026
6abc.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
No Data Centers in Philly coalition called for a three year moratorium on data center construction
whyy.org (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Project Phoenix features closed loop cooling system that requires no water for operational cooling
beavercountyradio.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
PUC plans a technical conference this fall on cost allocation for large computational loads including data centers
local21news.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Final order targeted for Jan. 28, 2027
local21news.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
No Data Centers in Philly campaign organized rally at City Hall on Monday demanding Philadelphia City Council halt data center development
northeasttimes.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
No zoning rules currently govern where data centers can be built or what protections must be offered to surrounding communities
northeasttimes.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Two proposed data center sites identified in Philadelphia: one in Southwest Philadelphia and one in the Northeast
northeasttimes.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Philadelphia does not currently have any rules governing where data centers can be built or how communities should be protected.
whyy.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Facility features closed loop cooling system requiring zero water for operational cooling
timesonline.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Project Phoenix will utilize dedicated onsite power source versus local electrical grid
timesonline.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Project Phoenix is a 2 GW data center campus in Shippingport
timesonline.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
DEP Northwest Regional Office will hold public meeting and hearing on major amendment to NPDES water quality permit for Homer City Data Center/Power Plant Complex on October 14 at Homer Center High School from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
PUC Law Bureau and Bureau of Technical Utility Services will present tentative order outlining proposed changes to load management framework at Oct. 1 meeting, with vote targeted for Jan. 28
utilitydive.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Appeal scheduled for zoning hearing board September 28 at 4 p.m. at City Hall
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Amended SALDO requires large scale developments to coordinate with electric providers, state agencies and interstate compacts on water pollution, water consumption, electric connectivity, erosion and stormwater runoff before county project approval.
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Upper Burrell Township planning commission will meet on September 15 to review the latest data center ordinance
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
TECfusions Keystone Connect could generate up to 3 gigawatts of computational power
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
TECfusions Keystone Connect campus spans 1,400 acres
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The executive order requires developers to show proof of local approvals before receiving any state permits or authorizations
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers are being kicked out of Pennsylvania's Fast Track permitting program previously available to major projects
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The executive order sets up two tracks for data centers with peak demand over 25 MW: an easier track for developers signing a consent agreement with GRID standards allowing rolling basis permits, and a harder track requiring all documentation upfront
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The revised ordinance requires data center campuses to be located no closer than 2,000 feet from residential use or zoning district.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Lackawanna County is conducting an air quality and public health impact assessment study for data center and power plant development.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Valley View School Board decided to continue its participation in litigation against proposed data centers and power plants.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Township planning third vote on data center after Sunshine Act violation
thecentersquare.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
The Homer City plant redevelopment is now being built by 1,800 contractors and tradespeople.
post-gazette.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
GRID ties environmental permitting and tax incentives to requirements on power, water, workforce and community standards
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Qualifying developers must demonstrate incremental energy capacity and pay full cost of that capacity in same PJM locational deliverability area
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Developers must procure at least 10% of annual electricity from incremental clean firm energy beginning January 1, 2027, increasing to 14.5% in 2030 and 32% in 2035
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Senate Bill 1359 would impose statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Senate Bill 1345 would authorize municipalities to temporarily stop accepting new applications for high impact data centers for up to 18 months
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Fifty three trucks hauling oversized loads will travel through Armstrong, Westmoreland, and Indiana counties over four months transporting large industrial pieces
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
August 2026 25 acts on the line from 41 reports; 10 reported; 25 lines of background, plans and statements
Township authority over data center plans in Northampton County is described as uncertain.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
PPL completed a land deal in Archbald to pave the way for massive data center power plants.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Planning Commission voted Thursday to recommend township supervisors approve expansion of data center overlay district for third project despite court stay order
thecentersquare.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the weekday its sentence names, the last before the report; filed under Sep 1, 2026)
TECfusions announced that its New Kensington data center is live and delivering GPU capacity for artificial intelligence and high performance computing workloads.
globenewswire.com (opens in a new tab), primary source
A proposed third data center campus in Salem Township encompassing 279 properties and 4,466 acres is undergoing a zoning hearing process that a Luzerne County judge ordered to be redone after residents were locked out of the July 23, 2026 meeting.
citizensvoice.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Switch filed for local approval to build a three building data center campus on the 384 acre former Pittsburgh International Race Complex site in Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County.
post-gazette.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Amazon has been confirmed as the end user in a contentious Pennsylvania data center project.
buckscountycouriertimes.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
The PAX-1 data center project in Cumberland County does not have all the necessary permits to operate
fox43.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05 on August 18, 2026
statecapitallobbyist.com (opens in a new tab), primary source
12 more reports of this
- Reported August 18 Governor Shapiro signed an executive order mandating four minimum standards for data center development: companies must pay for their own energy, minimize noise and air pollution and water usage, hire local workers, and give back to communities in negotiated benefit agreements. cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection launched a Data Center Permit Tracker map on August 18, 2026, at the direction of Governor Josh Shapiro, showing all proposed data center projects that have engaged with the department; it went live the same day Shapiro signed his executive order requiring compliance with the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18 imposing strictest guardrails on data centers, removing artificial intelligence data centers from permit fast track and requiring local approval before Department of Environmental Protection reviews applications. creators.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection launched a Data Center Permit Tracker on August 18, 2026 at the direction of Gov. Josh Shapiro following his Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) executive order signed the same day, requiring all data centers applying for permits to comply with GRID requirements and showing 23 confirmed data center projects statewide. republicanherald.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Governor Shapiro signed an executive order requiring data centers applying for permits with the state to comply with his Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements on August 18, 2026 wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Governor Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18, 2026 limiting data center construction weny.com (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 18 Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Tuesday imposing stricter regulations on data center projects in Pennsylvania and removing them from the PA Permit Fast Track program fox43.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported August 19 Pennsylvania Governor signed executive order setting strict requirements on data center developments datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 15 Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code already required every data center with a peak electric demand of 10 megawatts or greater to report annual energy and water usage, enacted just five weeks before Shapiro signed the executive order broadandliberty.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 16 Josh Shapiro signed an executive order seeking stricter guardrails for data center development in Pennsylvania bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 22 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that he said introduced the strictest guardrails for AI data center developments in the US. w.media (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 22 A year after the July 2025 summit, Shapiro signed an order imposing new requirements on data center projects and removing them from regulatory fast track initiative techcrunch.com (opens in a new tab)
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued August 18 executive order creating GRID framework for large data centers
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (the day its own sentence names; filed under Sep 3, 2026)
3 more reports of this
- Aug 18 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order on August 18, 2026, requiring a framework that puts consumers before data centers in dampening grid usage and prohibiting data center utility cost pass throughs to ordinary customers. wvgazettemail.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported August 19 Governor Shapiro issued an executive order affecting data center development spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 4 Governor Shapiro issued an executive action on data centers buckscountybeacon.com (opens in a new tab)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection launched a Data Center Permit Tracker on August 18, 2026 at the direction of Governor Josh Shapiro
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Slate Belt Holdings has proposed a data center campus in Upper Mount Bethel Township, with supervisors discussing a draft agreement amid resident opposition.
mcall.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
MLP Ventures proposal includes closed loop water system
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
An unnamed technology company is discussing plans for an AI factory data center in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania amid resident concerns.
republicanherald.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
A developer submitted plans for a data center campus at a former Beaver County racetrack.
post-gazette.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
The Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors denied the developer's two extension requests and several preliminary land development proposals for the King of Prussia data center campus; the developer, Brian O'Neill, said he would appeal.
6abc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
A controversial data center proposed in a rural Washington County community drew hundreds of residents to a township meeting and was the subject of a public hearing.
observer-reporter.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Brian O'Neill is seeking approval for a 2 million square foot data center facility at 900 Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
6abc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Brian O'Neill of MLP Ventures is seeking approval for a 4.5 million square foot data center campus in King of Prussia
6abc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Upper Burrell Township approved a land development plan for TECfusions Building J on August 5, 2026
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the day its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
A proposed Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus in Archbald would contain 588 backup diesel generators to power 14 data center buildings.
kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Governor Shapiro signed executive order removing AI data center proposals from Fast Track permitting and mandating GRID Requirements for data center developers
wccsradio.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
1 more report of this
- Reported August 24 Data center projects removed from PA Permit Fast Track Program effective with Executive Order 2026-05 statecapitallobbyist.com (opens in a new tab)
Supervisors amended the township zoning ordinance last month to strengthen regulations regarding future data center proposals.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 7, 2026)
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed his executive order on data center development last month with promises of the strictest guardrails on development
broadandliberty.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 15, 2026)
Developer Brian O'Neill sued Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors over its rejection last month of his proposed 4.6 million square foot data center campus.
inquirer.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 18, 2026)
Reported in August 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 10 acts
Marple Township drafted a data center ordinance requiring minimum site size of 2 acres and 1,000 foot setback from other properties, permitting data centers only in light industrial districts
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Marple Township's proposed ordinance prohibits open loop evaporative cooling systems because they use large amounts of water and contribute to urban heat islands
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Josh Shapiro revoked fast track approval for new data warehouses in Pennsylvania after previously touting an Amazon data center
time.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Stacy Garrity backed a temporary moratorium on new data centers in Pennsylvania
time.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Josh Shapiro removed AI data centers from Pennsylvania's fast track program and required local approval, enforceable commitments on power, water and community benefits
fortune.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Shapiro announced a state portal for feedback on data centers and a map.
thecentersquare.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Wyoming County Planning Commission voted unanimously on a proposed SALDO amendment to regulate high intensity nonresidential land development such as data centers with a 10,000 square foot threshold.
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania House passed bill calling for six month moratorium on data center construction
delcotimes.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Pennsylvania restricted data center construction
wsj.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Developer sued Upper Merion Township planning commission and board of supervisors; vote scheduled for Thursday pending court order
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for August 2026, not acts of their own: 25 lines of background, plans and statements
Community opposition is slowing but not killing Pennsylvania data center projects
spotlightpa.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Pennsylvania is experiencing rapid data center development attracting artificial intelligence industry investment
nytimes.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
A zoning ordinance will be up for a public hearing October 6 at City Hall for proposed restrictions on data center placement and requirements
mcall.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
The proposed ordinance requires a 200 foot building setback from any property line and at least a 1,000 foot setback from sensitive uses
mcall.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers would be permitted only in the industrial zoning district and would require a special exception permit issued by the zoning hearing board
mcall.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Marple Township ordinance requires environmental, traffic, and economic impact studies, noise and vibration standards with tighter limits during overnight hours, and proof that adequate water is available without groundwater damage
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Marple Township board was expected to review the revised data center ordinance at a September 14 meeting
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
The proposed data center campus would consist of 23 data center pads, each with a footprint of 201,000 square feet
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Pennsylvania has data center rules affecting construction
constructiondive.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers with peak demand over 25 megawatts must follow new review process
statecapitallobbyist.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Operating data centers required to file detailed annual energy and water consumption reports beginning July 1, 2027, and every year thereafter
statecapitallobbyist.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Non disclosure agreements no longer permitted for data center projects involving agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction
statecapitallobbyist.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Salem Township Board of Supervisors scheduled to meet Wednesday to decide on data center overlay zone expansion
timesleader.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
The Legislature on July 12 concluded the budget process with virtually nothing done about public concerns on data centers.
thecentersquare.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Maximum noise level threshold set at 55 decibels during normal operations for high intensity nonresidential projects.
wcexaminer.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Shapiro set binding GRID requirements in Pennsylvania targeting data center power costs
powermag.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Shapiro's executive order takes into consideration environmental, energy and community costs of new data centers
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The order prohibits nondisclosure agreements for data centers
eenews.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers with peak load of at least 25 megawatts must sign a consent order before permit reviews
eenews.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The order calls for utilities to cut power to data centers first in case of grid emergency
eenews.net (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Data centers must shoulder all costs of their electricity service under the order
eenews.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Pennsylvania dangles permitting carrot for data centers that bring their own power
utilitydive.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The 700 acre PAX-1 property is located off Country Club Road and construction crews have already begun moving dirt
fox43.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order bars data center developers from using non disclosure agreements
news.bloomberglaw.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Governor Shapiro stated that if the local community does not approve a data center project, the state will not approve it either, giving veto power to municipalities.
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
July 2026 6 acts on the line from 7 reports; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Talen Energy and Slate Belt Holdings proposed a 23 building data center campus in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
1 more report of this
- Reported August 26 Slate Belt Holdings, a partnership including Talen Energy and River Pointe Logistics Center team, proposed building a data center complex on 754 acres on the former River Pointe property lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab)
Plymouth Township council opposes a planned data center, accusing the developer of intimidation and bullying.
timesherald.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
A firm purchased land in Ransom Township for a hyperscale data center campus.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Nebius pitched a data center project in the West End area of Pennsylvania.
republicanherald.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
QTS acquired approximately 1,700 acres for $580 million in Salem Township and received Salem Township approval of road vacations and a final master plan for the data center campus.
citizensvoice.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on July 9, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (4 permits: 1 pending, 3 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Also on the record for July 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
A proposed 600 acre data center in Butler Township prompted a special municipal hearing.
republicanherald.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
June 2026 2 acts on the line
The 4-3 Glen Brook Group announced a data center campus in Salem Township encompassing approximately 4,000 acres with a 39 building campus and potential power demand of 3.5 to 4 gigawatts.
timesleader.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Hazle Township supervisors passed a 180 day freeze on new data center applications on June 8, 2026, pausing Project Hazelnut while officials rewrite zoning rules
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
May 2026 6 acts on the line
East Vincent Township supervisors unanimously rejected a proposed 1.9 million square foot data center at the Pennhurst State School and Hospital property; developer Pennhurst Holdings LLC appealed to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Castleton Commodities International LLC expressed interest in building a small data center near Hunlock Creek Energy Center in Luzerne County.
thetimes-tribune.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on May 8, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (7 permits: 2 issued, 1 pending, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Project Gravity is a proposed seven building AI data center complex in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County, that was removed from Pennsylvania's fast track permitting program due to lack of transparency.
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
PUC established model large load tariff in May 2026 to ensure customers requiring 50 megawatts or more bear the costs they add to electric system
abc27.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its source gives; it names no day)
Upper Burrell Township established a 180 day moratorium on data center development in May 2026
keystonenewsroom.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
April 2026 3 acts on the line; 1 reported
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on April 28, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (2 permits: 1 pending, 1 received).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on April 28, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (6 permits: 1 issued, 1 pending, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on April 10, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (3 permits: 1 pending, 2 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Reported in April 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
Berks County township adopted ordinance setting limits for future AI data centers
wgal.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
March 2026 1 act on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on March 2, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (6 permits: 1 pending, 1 returned, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
February 2026 4 acts on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on February 25, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (5 permits: 3 pending, 2 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
A proposed data center in the Slate Belt area of Pennsylvania drew public interest and concerns, prompting a town hall discussion.
lehighvalleylive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
A sprawling data center campus has been proposed adjacent to the former Bruce Mansfield power plant in Beaver County.
triblive.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Citizens of Montour County won a rare victory in February when county leaders denied a rezoning application for a data center
insideclimatenews.org (opens in a new tab), trade press (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 22, 2026)
January 2026 2 acts on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on January 28, 2026; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (6 permits: 3 pending, 1 received, 2 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Pennsylvania DEP issued an air quality permit for 176 backup diesel generators totaling 3.25 MW for an AI data center project in the City of Lancaster.
lancasteronline.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
2026, no month given 2 acts
Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in summer 2026 imposing tight requirements and restrictions on data centers in Pennsylvania
wcti12.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 21, 2026)
State Sen. Katie Muth introduced a bill this year that would impose a three year moratorium on data center development
insideclimatenews.org (opens in a new tab), trade press (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 22, 2026)
2025 11 acts on the line
December 2025 2 acts on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on December 8, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (15 permits: 5 pending, 10 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on December 8, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (5 permits: 3 issued, 2 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
November 2025 4 acts on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on November 26, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (10 permits: 4 issued, 2 pending, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
Hazle Township Supervisors voted 3-0 on November 14, 2025 to deny land development approval for Project Hazelnut
standardspeaker.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
NorthPoint Development sought approval for 15 data center buildings on land north of Humboldt Industrial Park in Hazle Township
standardspeaker.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
NorthPoint Development's preliminary and final major land development plan for Project Hazelnut, 15 data center buildings with ancillary buildings, parking, utilities, landscaping and stormwater on a 1,282 acre industrial technology campus north of Humboldt Industrial Park North, was before the Hazle Township Board of Supervisors on November 10, 2025, which tabled it.
hazletownship.com (opens in a new tab), primary source
October 2025 1 act on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on October 24, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (5 permits: 2 pending, 3 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
May 2025 2 acts on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on May 14, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (5 permits: 2 issued, 1 pending, 2 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on May 5, 2025; its tracker lists Phase 1 as DEP review complete and Phase 2 as permits under review (15 permits: 14 issued, 1 pending).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
April 2025 1 act on the line
Homer City Energy Campus being transformed for data center innovation from brownfield
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
January 2025 1 act on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on January 30, 2025; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (21 permits: 9 issued, 4 pending, 8 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
2024 5 acts on the line
December 2024 1 act on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on December 27, 2024; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (5 permits: 1 issued, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
November 2024 2 acts on the line
Falls Township approved a nondisclosure agreement for a data center project at the Keystone Trade Center outside Philadelphia.
datacenterdynamics.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on November 1, 2024; its tracker lists the project as permits under review (3 permits: 2 issued, 1 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
June 2024 1 act on the line
The Pennsylvania DEP received the project's first permit application on June 11, 2024; its tracker lists Phase 1 as DEP review complete and Phase 2 as permits under review (45 permits: 36 issued, 5 pending, 4 not yet submitted).
gis.dep.pa.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source
2024, no month given 1 act
Shapiro's fast track program introduced in late 2024 was intended to allow state approvals for key projects at the speed of business.
sungazette.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 9, 2026)
2022 1 act on the line
September 2022 1 act on the line
fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty and Green Fig Land Company announced plans to acquire 100 acres in Chester County to build a hyperscale data center campus with 150 MW capacity across two 1 million square foot buildings.
datacenterfrontier.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
2021 1 act on the line from 2 reports
2021, no month given 1 act
Pennsylvania's General Assembly approved a sales tax exemption for data center developments in 2021 under Gov. Tom Wolf
governing.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Aug 14, 2026)
1 more report of this
- 2021, no month given Pennsylvania's General Assembly first approved a sales tax exemption for data center developments in 2021 under Governor Tom Wolf inquirer.com (opens in a new tab)