Pennsylvanians split with lawmakers on data center construction
News Clip4:47WHTM - abc27 News·PA·3/17/2026
There is a growing divide in Pennsylvania between policymakers who support data center development for economic benefits and residents who oppose construction due to concerns about power and water usage, noise, and unknown impacts. While some lawmakers advocate for using brownfields for data centers, others are wary and consider moratoriums, emphasizing the industry's need to better communicate benefits and impacts to local communities.
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Gov: Harrisburg, Washington DC
Pennsylvanians split with lawmakers on data center construction