Montgomery County data center summit postponed, DiBello says

News ClipWiss Now·Blue Bell, Montgomery County, PA·3/13/2026

A data center summit originally scheduled for March 18 in Montgomery County, PA has been postponed by Commissioner Tom DiBello due to scheduling conflicts and security concerns. The summit was expected to provide information on the impacts of data centers, including energy demand, water usage, infrastructure strain, and economic effects. Data center proposals have faced opposition from residents in several nearby townships due to environmental, nuisance, and economic concerns.

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Gov: Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, North Coventry Township, Limerick Township, Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
DiBello cites 'scheduling conflicts with certain providers and growing security concerns' for delay; no new date set