Treasurer Garrity calls for 'pause' on data center development following Gov. Shapiro's guidelines
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is calling for a "total data center pause" across the state. This comes after Governor Josh Shapiro released finalized guidelines for data center development aimed at empowering communities and ensuring responsible infrastructure development. The new standards cover energy, transparency, workforce, and environmental protection for developers seeking state incentives.
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, currently campaigning for governor, has publicly called for a "total data center pause" statewide. Her statement follows the recent release of Governor Josh Shapiro's finalized guidelines, titled "Responsible Infrastructure Development," which aim to empower communities involved in data center projects. These new standards will mandate that developers seeking state incentives and expedited permitting adhere to specific requirements in four key areas.
The requirements address energy affordability, transparency and community engagement, workforce and economic development, and environmental protection. Garrity's call for a moratorium highlights ongoing discussions and potential shifts in state policy regarding the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure within Pennsylvania.