Developer eyes Conewago Township for data center
News ClipYork Daily Record·Conewago Township, York County, PA·1/26/2026
Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania is considering proposals to change land use laws to allow for data center development. The AI boom has created high demand for data centers, attracting bipartisan political support in Pennsylvania. However, there is also resident opposition to data center development in the township. York County has published recommendations for developing data centers responsibly, and the state of Pennsylvania is also working to attract data centers.
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Gov: York County Planning Commission, Pennsylvania
Conewago Township officials in Pennsylvania are considering two rural properties for data center development as the AI boom creates high demand. The proposal faces both bipartisan political support and resident opposition over concerns about farmland loss and utility strain. Supervisor Brian Klinger, who owns one of the properties under consideration, has recused himself from the process. Meanwhile, York County and the state have issued guidance on responsible data center development.