University Of Scranton, Partners Host March 30 In-Person Program On How A.I. Data Centers Are Reshaping Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape, Pearn Auditorium, Scranton

The University of Scranton and partners are hosting an in-person program on March 30 to discuss a report titled "The High Cost of AI: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape." The report examines the impact of rising energy demand from data centers in Pennsylvania, including increased fossil fuel generation, higher energy costs, and worsened local air quality. Speakers include Eleanor Breslin from the Clean Air Council, Josephine Gingerich from Physicians for Social Responsibility PA, and Eva Morgan from the Clean Energy Group. The program is co-sponsored by the University of Scranton, Marywood University, and the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It aims to provide recommendations on how community advocates and policymakers can address the potential negative impacts of data center growth in Pennsylvania. Physicians for Social Responsibility PA has also created a calendar to track data center-related meetings and hearings across the state.