Peron Development

Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Peron Development data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipThe Center Square·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Data center ordinance draws Northampton County taxpayers to local meetings

Residents of Lower Mount Bethel Township are actively organizing against a proposed data center campus and a new ordinance that would establish zoning and performance standards for such facilities. The board of supervisors is set to vote on the ordinance, with most speakers urging rejection or stricter regulations due to concerns over rural character, water, noise, and environmental impacts. Developers have already scaled back the project in response to community input.

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8/24/2026

News ClipLehigh Valley Public Media·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Developer proposes data center on Allentown's East Side

J.G. Petrucci Company has submitted plans for a 146,000-square-foot data center on Allentown's East Side, marking the second such proposal in the city. Allentown's City Council recently adopted more restrictive data center ordinances, creating uncertainty about which regulations will apply to J.G. Petrucci's project due to a legal debate over the 'pending ordinance doctrine'. The project faces challenges meeting new setback and lot size requirements, and is also under review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.

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8/19/2026

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

Lower Mount Bethel Township data center proposal revised with community feedback, developers say

Developers of the Lower Mount Bethel Technology Center have submitted a revised proposal for a data center project in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, based on community feedback. The updated plan significantly reduces the campus footprint, preserves agricultural land, and utilizes closed-loop cooling systems. The Lower Mount Bethel Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance regulating data centers in the township.

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8/14/2026

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·PA

Lehigh Valley data centers: Where they’re proposed, and where those plans stand

The Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania is seeing several data center proposals across multiple municipalities in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Projects include conversions of existing warehouses and new builds, with varying statuses from approved amended plans to withdrawn proposals and a denied zoning request, often facing community opposition. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for some of these projects.

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7/8/2026

News ClipYahoo News Malaysia·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Pennsylvania township residents oppose $5 billion data center project

Residents in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, strongly opposed a proposed $5 billion, 1.2-gigawatt data center by Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci Co. during a town hall. Concerns included the loss of agricultural land, impact on community identity, and a lack of detailed project information, with residents vowing to fight the development.

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5/24/2026

News ClipJust The News·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

'I don't want you' say Northampton County residents fuming data center farm takeovers

Residents in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, are actively opposing the proposed Lower Mount Bethel Tech Center, a 1.2 GW data center project requiring rezoning of agricultural land to industrial. Community members voiced strong concerns about environmental impact, water and electricity use, noise, light pollution, and property values during a recent town hall. Developers, including Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci, are in the early stages of the public process, emphasizing potential economic benefits.

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4/19/2026

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

Data center takeovers of farms stirring anger

Residents in Pennsylvania's Slate Belt region, specifically Lower Mount Bethel Township, are actively opposing a proposed 1.2 GW data center project in Northampton County. The opposition, organized by No Data Center in the LMBT, centers on concerns over farmland preservation, water usage, power demand, and potential environmental impacts. The project, led by Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci, requires rezoning and has prompted strong community feedback during a recent town hall.

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4/18/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

'I don't want you' say residents fuming data center farm takeovers

Residents in Pennsylvania's Slate Belt region, specifically Lower Mount Bethel Township, are actively opposing a proposed 1.2 GW data center project by Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci. Concerns primarily revolve around the preservation of rural farmland, increased water and power demand, noise, light pollution, and potential impacts on property values and the environment. Despite developers outlining economic benefits, community members are vocal in their desire to block the development.

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4/17/2026

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