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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about PPL Electric Utilities data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipLehigh Daily·Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA

PPL Electric rates set to rise twice this summer for Lehigh Valley homes as data centers drive demand

PPL Electric Utilities customers in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley face two electricity rate increases this summer, primarily due to rising demand from AI data centers. A settlement for the larger delivery rate hike, which includes a new rate class for large-load customers like data centers, is awaiting a final vote from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The PUC also recently issued a statewide framework to guide utilities on managing large power users.

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5/24/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Dickson City, Lackawanna County, PA

Dickson City Zoning Board upholds ordinance governing data centers in the borough

The Dickson City Zoning Hearing Board unanimously denied an appeal by Dickson City Development LLC against a local data center zoning ordinance. The developer aims to build four data centers on Bell Mountain in a residential/business zone, which conflicts with the borough's ordinance restricting data centers to a light manufacturing zone. The dispute will now proceed to the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, as the developer is also appealing a permit denial.

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5/21/2026

News ClipCitizens Voice·Salem, Luzerne County, PA

LCCC hosts talk with Sen. McCormick on energy regulations, data centers

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick held a roundtable discussion at Luzerne County Community College on energy regulations in Pennsylvania, focusing on streamlining the permitting process for energy projects. The discussion addressed the significant energy demands of data centers, using Amazon's Salem Township facilities powered by PPL Electric Utilities as an example. McCormick's "Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026" aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for energy development.

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Amazon

5/4/2026

News Clip3:02FOX56 WOLF TV·Jermyn, Lackawanna County, PA

Residents turn out for PPL open house as concerns grow over data centers, power project

Residents in Jermyn, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, attended an open house held by PPL Electric Utilities to learn about a proposed power infrastructure project. The project, which includes new substations and transmission lines, is designed to meet growing energy demand, partly driven by potential data center development in the area. Residents expressed significant concerns about environmental impacts and rising electricity costs.

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4/22/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

PPL Electric Utilities confirms data centers spurred transmission project in Lackawanna County

PPL Electric Utilities confirmed its Archbald Mountain Project, involving new transmission lines and a substation in Lackawanna County, is primarily driven by the power demands of proposed data centers in Archbald. Residents expressed anger and opposition at an open house, with some data center projects still lacking full local approval, while PPL continues its development work independently of those approvals. The utility is currently gathering public input on proposed transmission line routes.

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4/22/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

PPL acknowledges expansion is based on proposed data center projects

PPL Electric Utilities has confirmed that its planned infrastructure expansion in Archbald, Pennsylvania, including new power lines and substations, is driven by the presence of multiple proposed data center projects. Local residents and council members are actively opposing these developments, raising concerns about environmental, aesthetic, health, and economic impacts. PPL states it is committed to minimizing environmental impacts and working with landowners for easements.

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4/22/2026

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 Black Chronicle·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

‘I don’t want you’ say residents fuming over data center farm takeovers

Residents in Pennsylvania's Slate Belt region are vehemently opposing a proposed 1.2 GW data center in Lower Mount Bethel Township, citing concerns over farmland, water use, noise, and industrialization. Developers, including Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci, held a town hall to address community feedback, emphasizing economic benefits and site suitability near Talen Energy's power plant. The project faces significant community backlash, with some supervisors already committing to vote against it.

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4/18/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Chris Kelly Opinion: A petition for better acting in politics and PR

PPL Electric Utilities announced plans for a massive electricity infrastructure project in Lackawanna County, primarily in Archbald, which an opinion piece argues is covertly intended to support invasive data center development. This announcement coincides with political drama involving State Sen. Marty Flynn and aspiring data center developer Alpesh "Al" Patel, who faced scrutiny over suspicious nominating petitions.

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3/29/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

PPL sets open house on planned upgrades near proposed Lackawanna County data centers

PPL Electric Utilities is planning significant transmission infrastructure upgrades in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, including new substations and transmission lines. These upgrades are near a proposed data center campus by Green Mountain 6 LLC in Archbald, which requires zoning approval. PPL will hold an informational open house in Throop regarding the project.

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3/25/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

PPL to hold open house on large Midvalley infrastructure project

PPL Electric Utilities is holding an open house to present infrastructure projects, including new power lines, switchyards, and a substation, to support multiple proposed data center campuses in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. These projects are designed to meet load growth and strengthen reliability in the region. The infrastructure will connect to proposed data center campuses such as Wildcat Ridge, Project Gravity, Project Scott, Project Triboro, and Project Green Mountain, which are awaiting various approvals.

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3/24/2026

News ClipTimes Leader·Salem Township, Luzerne County, PA

PPL Electric, PA American Water discuss capacity, reliability regarding data centers

PPL Electric Utilities and Pennsylvania American Water are discussing their capacity and reliability to meet the increasing demands of data centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. They are assessing grid capacity, water supply, and infrastructure upgrades, while also considering economic benefits and customer protections for the region. A seminar addressed local zoning, energy requirements, and economic impact.

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Amazon

3/21/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Archbald hearing reveals Project Green Mountain’s ties to other data center

A public hearing for Project Green Mountain in Archbald, Pennsylvania, revealed strong links to Western Hospitality Partners, the developer behind Project Gravity. Residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed data center campus, which requires a conditional use approval from the Archbald Borough Council and involves significant power and water usage.

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3/20/2026

News ClipHazleton Standard Speaker·Plains Township, Luzerne County, PA

Data centers add to historic demand for electricity

Data centers are creating an unprecedented demand for electricity in Northeast Pennsylvania, potentially exceeding the region's current delivery capacity. PPL Electric Utilities is preparing for a significant increase in demand, and discussions are underway about the need for new generation sources and grid improvements to accommodate this growth.

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3/17/2026

News ClipHazleton Standard Speaker·Plains Township, Luzerne County, PA

NEPA municipalities can set boundaries on data centers

The article discusses how municipalities in Northeast Pennsylvania can set boundaries on data center development to manage the growth of the industry in the region. Experts from Virginia share insights on best practices, such as restricting data centers to specific zones and setbacks from residential areas. The article also covers the economic impacts of data centers, workforce development initiatives, and power grid capacity considerations.

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3/16/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Can utilities handle data centers’ electricity, sewer and water needs?

The region around Archbald, PA has enough water to supply data centers, but utility officials acknowledged potential power shortages and said some electric infrastructure upgrades could be paid for by ratepayers. Developers would be responsible for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades needed to serve their data centers. Several data center projects are proposed in the region, with public hearings scheduled to consider zoning and permit approvals.

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3/13/2026