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Rising electricity costs and data center growth pressure Philadelphia households
Electricity costs are rising for Philadelphia families, partly due to increasing demand, with data centers identified as significant energy consumers. Local residents and environmental groups are opposing data center expansion and advocating for a three-year moratorium on new construction until the city develops specific regulations. The Governor has issued an executive order requiring local approval and cost-shifting protections for new data center installations statewide.
9/28/2026
