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Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about PPL data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipNorthcentralPA.com·Gregg Township, Union County, PA

PPL transmission line proposal adds new layer to Gregg Township data center fight

Residents in Gregg Township, Pennsylvania, are opposing a proposed data center by PNK Group, which is now complicated by PPL's plan to construct nine miles of 230,000-volt transmission lines across Lycoming and Union counties. Locals believe the new lines are intended to power the data center and are concerned about environmental impacts, the project's extended footprint, and potential public subsidization of infrastructure for a private development. The transmission line construction is pending approval from the Pa. Public Utility Commission and is slated for 2027-2029.

electricity environmental opposition zoning

5/23/2026

News Clip2:25WNEP·PA

Residents question PPL transmission project over data center concerns

Residents in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, are raising concerns about PPL's proposed Archibald Mountain project, which includes a new power substation and 8 miles of transmission lines. They connect this project directly to the six proposed data center campuses in Archibald and fear its impact. PPL maintains the lines are necessary for grid reliability and to connect new customers, with data centers directly funding their required infrastructure.

electricity opposition

4/22/2026

News Clip2:27WNEP·PA

Residents question PPL's power line plans amid data center concerns

PPL is proposing a new substation and 8 miles of power lines in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to support the existing grid and new customers, including six proposed data center campuses in Archibald. Local residents are actively opposing these plans, linking the utility infrastructure directly to the unwanted data center development. They view this as an ongoing battle against the projects.

electricity opposition

4/22/2026

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.

opposition electricity environmental zoning government

4/10/2026

News ClipTri-State Alert·PA

A possible PPL settlement could help rate payers with data centers – but will it really?$

A potential settlement involving PPL is being discussed, which aims to address the impact of data centers on ratepayers. The effectiveness of this possible agreement in truly benefiting ratepayers is currently being questioned. The details of the settlement and its implementation are unclear.

electricity government legal

3/23/2026

News Clip0:28FOX43 News·Swatara, Dauphin County, PA

Plans to build data center in Middlesex Township enter next phase

Middlesex Township supervisors approved a plan to build a PPL substation on part of a 700-acre property that is being developed into a $15 billion data center project.

announcement electricity

3/5/2026