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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about PJM data center developments across 3 states, including VA, OH, PA.

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government80%

environmental60%

zoning40%

moratorium40%

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News ClipThe Farmville Herald·VA

Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals

Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has introduced the "Data Center Accountability Framework," a package of legislative proposals aimed at regulating the data center industry in the state. The framework focuses on increasing transparency, strengthening environmental protections, lowering energy costs for consumers, and promoting clean energy. It includes an Executive Order banning nondisclosure agreements between state agencies and data center developers, while legislative proposals address zoning, energy efficiency, water use, and cost allocation.

government environmental electricity water zoning opposition moratorium

Microsoft

9/23/2026

News ClipWilliamsburg Yorktown Daily·VA

Spanberger takes aim at data center secrecy but stops short of a moratorium$

Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia unveiled a "Data Center Accountability Framework" which includes legislative proposals to increase transparency, tighten environmental regulations, and reallocate energy costs for the data center industry. She also signed an executive order to ban non-disclosure agreements with state agencies. The plan does not include a moratorium on data center development, a point of contention for environmental groups.

government environmental electricity zoning moratorium opposition

Microsoft

9/20/2026

News ClipThe Latrobe Bulletin·PA

Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on energy costs, the environment and more

Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity both agree on the need for more energy generation due to rising demand exacerbated by data center development. They differ on the types of energy to prioritize, with Shapiro favoring a mix including clean energy and Garrity advocating for increased natural gas production. Both also propose different methods to lower energy costs for residents and reform the state's permitting processes, impacting future energy and infrastructure projects, including data centers.

electricity environmental government

Amazon

7/30/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·OH

Operator warns of record power demand as heat continues

PJM, an electric power grid operator serving 13 states including Ohio, warned that electricity demand would reach near-record levels due to a heatwave. PJM requested and received assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy to allow local utilities to direct data centers and other large customers to use backup generation to prevent outages. The Ohio Public Utilities Commission noted data centers' increasing electricity use but also cited a report stating they account for a small percentage of overall U.S. consumption.

electricity

7/3/2026

News ClipTechnical.ly·Loudoun County, VA

$67B Dominion-NextEra deal could reshape Northern Virginia’s data center economy

Dominion Energy, a major Virginia utility, is set to be acquired by NextEra Energy for $67 billion. This merger could create the world's largest regulated electric utility and significantly impact how data centers in Northern Virginia pay for power, potentially through new tariff structures for large-load customers. The deal requires federal and shareholder approval.

electricity government announcement

5/18/2026