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Data Center Signal is tracking 27 clips about PPL Electric Utilities data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Salem, Luzerne County, PA

PPL ranked among top utilities for economic development

PPL Electric Utilities was nationally recognized by Site Selection magazine for its economic development contributions in eastern and central Pennsylvania. The utility's efforts supported numerous projects, including the connection of Amazon's hyperscale data center campus in Salem Township to its transmission system. This recognition highlights PPL's investments in infrastructure and reliable electric service.

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Amazon

9/6/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·PA

PUC: Data centers to cause nearly 19%-a-year jump in electric demand over next 5 years

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) projects a nearly 19% annual surge in statewide industrial electricity demand over the next five years, primarily due to data centers. This increase is raising concerns about the state's power grid capacity and the need for careful planning. Specific developments, including land acquisitions by PPL Corp. and Blackstone Infrastructure for data center power plants, are underway in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.

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9/1/2026

News ClipThe Standard-Speaker·Kline, Indiana County, PA

Amazon replies to Kline residents about data center

Amazon is addressing resident concerns and township questions regarding its proposed data center in Kline Township, Pennsylvania. Residents have raised issues about groundwater, noise, and site preparation, prompting Amazon's engineering firm to submit a detailed response to the planning commission. The project, which includes nine data center buildings, is undergoing review by the township, with ongoing discussions about environmental impacts and utility services.

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Amazon

8/28/2026

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

Project Gold data center campus in North Pocono radically changes plans

Developer Quantm Group radically changed its plans for the $18 billion Project Gold data center campus in North Pocono, Pennsylvania, reducing its size and impact in response to community concerns. The revised proposal eliminates most backup generators, drastically cuts water usage, and commits to battery storage and grid upgrades. The project is now seeking conditional use approval from Covington Township supervisors.

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8/21/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Butler Twp., Schuylkill County, PA

Tech company discusses plans for 'AI factory' in Schuylkill County amid residents' concerns

Nebius AI plans to build two "AI factories" in Butler Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with a $13-15 billion investment. Despite the company's transparency efforts at an open house, residents expressed concerns about job creation, environmental impact, and water usage. The site is already zoned for data centers, so no further zoning permission is required.

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8/15/2026

News ClipButler Eagle·Gregg, Union County, PA

24k-strong farmers’ group seeks data center moratorium amid eminent domain worries$

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has voted to endorse a statewide moratorium on data center construction, driven by concerns over farmland preservation and the potential use of eminent domain for related infrastructure. Farmers in Gregg Township, Union County, are particularly worried about PPL Electric Utilities' proposed high-voltage transmission lines to power a planned PNK Group data center, which could impact preserved farmlands.

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8/13/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Gregg, Union County, PA

24,000-strong farmers' group seeks data center moratorium amid eminent domain worries

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, representing 24,000 farmers, has voted to endorse a statewide moratorium on data center construction due to concerns over eminent domain and the impact on preserved farmland. Farmers in Gregg Township, Union County, are particularly frustrated by PPL Electric Utilities' proposed transmission lines for a new data center, which could cross protected farms. The situation highlights a conflict between economic development and agricultural land preservation efforts.

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7/31/2026

News Clip2:322822News·Allenwood, Union County, PA

Union County farmers oppose power lines for proposed data centers

Farmers in Allenwood, Union County, Pennsylvania, are actively opposing proposed PPL Electric Utilities transmission lines intended to power a data center by PNK Group. Residents are concerned about the lines crossing their preserved land, potential yield loss, and impacts on their farming technology. A township meeting has been scheduled for residents to voice their concerns.

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7/21/2026

News Clipttownmedia.com·Allenwood, Union County, PA

Farmers rally against proposed PPL line for Allenwood data center

Farmers in Union and Lycoming counties, Pennsylvania, are formally organizing to protest a proposed high-voltage transmission line by PPL Electric Utilities across their properties. This line is intended to serve a data center complex planned by PNK Group in Allenwood. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is supporting the farmers and pushing for an eminent domain reform bill to ensure fair landowner compensation.

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7/13/2026

News ClipThe Shenandoah Sentinel·Kline Township, Schuylkill County, PA

Amazon reps detail data center campus, endure scrutiny from Kline planners, public

Amazon's planned hyperscale data center campus, Project Brewster, in Kline Township, Pennsylvania, faced intense public and planner scrutiny during its initial public hearing. Concerns were raised regarding water usage, noise from diesel generators, and the transparency of agreements with utility providers. A second public hearing is scheduled as numerous approvals are still required for the project to proceed.

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Amazon

7/1/2026

News ClipHazleton Standard Speaker·Hazle, Luzerne County, PA

Residents voice opposition to PPL’s power line plan

Residents in Pennsylvania's Hazleton area are opposing PPL Electric Utilities' plan to build new power lines and substations, arguing that the infrastructure primarily benefits data centers like NorthPoint Development's "Project Hazelnut" rather than the wider community. During a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing, concerns were raised about ratepayers bearing the cost, potential use of eminent domain, impacts on property values, and environmental issues, with state representatives and the Office of Consumer Advocate also objecting.

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6/30/2026

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 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