Pennsylvania’s data center boom, by the numbers

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Pennsylvania over the influx of data center developments in the state. It covers concerns about the high energy and water usage of these data centers, as well as the potential economic benefits in terms of jobs and tax revenue. The article also mentions proposed legislation and policy measures, including a moratorium and new regulations, that policymakers are considering to address these issues. The article provides relevant data points, such as the number of proposed and active data centers in the state, public opinion polling, and the projected loss in tax revenue from a data center tax exemption. It also highlights major data center investments by companies like Amazon Web Services.