Cumulus

Pennsylvania Professor Discusses Local Impacts and Regulation of Data Centers

Dr. Sabrina Dietrick from the University of Pittsburgh highlighted the escalating construction and localized impacts of data centers, emphasizing the need for communities to regulate them. Brian Rhone of Salem Township, Luzerne County, detailed the extensive challenges his small rural township faced, including noise, water, traffic, and administrative burdens, leading to the development of new ordinances and ongoing public opposition. Both speakers stressed proactive local planning and state support to manage data center developments effectively.