J.G. Petrucci Company Inc.

Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request

Lower Mount Bethel Township supervisors unanimously passed a data center ordinance, establishing regulations ahead of a formal rezoning request for a hyperscale data center campus. The ordinance addresses environmental impacts, utility infrastructure, and mandates closed-loop cooling systems, reflecting strong resident opposition and a desire to proactively regulate development.

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9/15/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lower Mount Bethel Township set to take action on data center regulations

The Lower Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors is expected to take action on a zoning ordinance amendment for data centers, setting standards for their construction regarding electricity, water, air quality, and noise. Additionally, the board will acknowledge a petition from Peron Development, J.G. Petrucci Company Inc., and Talen Energy to rezone 284 acres for a hyperscale data center.

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9/11/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley community reschedules data center agreement discussion after overflow crowd forces cancelation

Upper Mount Bethel Township has rescheduled a meeting to discuss a data center agreement after an overcapacity crowd forced its cancellation. The proposed deal, drafted by developers, would end a legal challenge to township zoning laws and include up to $50 million in nonprofit donations in exchange for zoning changes and project approval. Residents from both Upper and Lower Mount Bethel Townships express concerns about the strain on water and power resources from data center development.

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8/18/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Data center developers press Lehigh Valley community to rezone farmland, quarry

Lower Mount Bethel Township officials and residents are frustrated by data center developers' request to rezone 240 acres of agricultural land for a data center campus. Hundreds attended a public hearing where opposition was vocal, and the township chair reiterated his commitment to preserving agricultural land. The township is finalizing a data center ordinance, and a vote is scheduled for September 14.

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8/18/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lower Mount Bethel Township Officials Signed NDAs with Data Center Developer

Officials in Lower Mount Bethel Township are facing scrutiny for signing non-disclosure agreements with Talen Energy, a company involved in a proposed data center development. Residents are demanding transparency regarding the data center plans and the extent of private discussions between officials and developers. The controversy highlights a growing trend of NDAs in data center development and raises questions about public officials' obligations under transparency laws.

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7/23/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

A Lehigh Valley township fights to preserve its farms, rural way of life from data center boom

Residents of Lower Mount Bethel Township are actively opposing a proposed hyperscale data center campus near the Martins Creek Power Plant, citing concerns about farmland preservation, rural lifestyle, and environmental impacts on the Delaware River. The original proposal was withdrawn due to community feedback, and a revised plan is expected soon, focusing on a reduced footprint and incorporation of community priorities.

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7/22/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

‘We don’t want it’: Lower Mount Bethel residents raise concerns about data center proposal at town hall

Residents of Lower Mount Bethel Township expressed strong opposition to a proposed 1.2 gigawatt, $5.5 billion data center at a town hall meeting. Despite developers' promises of economic benefits, residents raised significant concerns regarding energy consumption, environmental impact, water usage, noise pollution, and potential zoning changes. Developers plan to submit proposals for amendments to the industrial zone to permit data centers.

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4/10/2026