Pa.’s top utility regulator: Data center demand threatens electricity reliability
News ClipThe Bradford Era·PA·9/14/2026
Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Steve DeFrank warned that the rapid development of data centers is threatening electricity reliability in the state and surrounding regions. He stated that projected demand for electricity due to data centers is now expected to exceed anticipated supply. The PUC emphasizes the need to balance growth opportunities with ensuring reliable power for residents and businesses.
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Gov: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
The future reliability of electricity supplies in Pennsylvania and nearby regions has been put at risk by data center development that is causing projections for demand to exceed anticipated supply, the state Public Utility Commission warned Monday. “Pennsylvania is at an energy crossroads,” PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank said in a new release. “Data center development brings significant opportunities, but that growth cannot come at the expense of the families and...