Shapiro Announces Executive Order on Data Centers
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order imposing strict requirements on data center construction across the Commonwealth. The order aims to address resident concerns regarding environmental impact and utility bills while also granting more authority to local municipalities in development decisions. A Republican candidate for governor, Stacy Garrity, criticized the order as politically motivated.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order to establish strict requirements for data center construction throughout the state. The Governor stated that the decision was a direct response to concerns voiced by residents across Pennsylvania regarding the potential impact of data center development on communities, the environment, and utility costs.
The executive order aims to empower local municipalities by granting them increased influence over data center development proposals. Governor Shapiro emphasized that data center developers must secure community approval and adhere to the state's stringent requirements to gain Commonwealth support.
In response to the executive order, Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity released a statement, criticizing Shapiro's action as a politically motivated reversal of policy.