How will Gov. Shapiro's data center executive order work?
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order implementing stringent requirements on data center development in the state. The order's impact on the permitting process, environmental regulations, and existing data centers was discussed with DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. This initiative aims to establish the country's most rigorous guidelines for data centers.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed an executive order establishing what he described as the nation's most stringent requirements for data center development. NBC10's Lauren Mayk discussed the new guidelines and their anticipated effects with Jessica Shirley, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
The conversation covered various aspects of the order, including its impact on the pace of data center development through a new permit process, how the requirements will affect data centers that already possess environmental permits, and the extent of the Governor's final say on data center projects. Additional topics included environmental requirements specific to Pennsylvania data centers, measures to protect consumers from potential cost increases, and the role of state tax incentives.
The discussion concluded with an overview of the Data Center Coalition's response to the executive order, highlighting the broad implications of the statewide policy.