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Data Center Signal is tracking 40 clips about PPL Electric Utilities data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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moratorium8%

News ClipWilliamsport Sun-Gazette·Allenwood, Union County, PA

More details for Allenwood data center proposal surface

Union County commissioners ordered PNK Group to halt non-protective construction of an electrical substation intended to serve its proposed Allenwood data center campus. The county said the developer lacked required approvals and should provide information about the broader project before resubmitting its application. PPL Electric is also planning a 6.8-mile, 230-kilovolt transmission line to supply the facility.

zoning government electricity environmental

10/23/2026

News ClipThe Tribune-Democrat·Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA

Federal, state officials herald millions of dollars for rural electric distribution companies$

Federal and state officials announced $14 million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant funding for electric distribution companies across Pennsylvania at an REA Energy Cooperative substation near Ebensburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro is also joining a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission challenge seeking reforms to prevent residential and business customers from bearing costs associated with hyperscale data centers.

electricity government

10/21/2026

News ClipThe Daily Item·Gregg, Union County, PA

PPL to present preferred data center transmission line route in Union, Lycoming counties

PPL Electric Utilities will present a preferred 6.8-mile route for new 230-kilovolt transmission lines in Union and Lycoming counties. The line is intended to support a new customer facility, specifically a data center, while farmers and other stakeholders have raised concerns about routes crossing farmland and state game lands.

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10/18/2026

News Clipsharonherald.com·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

Governor wants in on rate case against PPL to change utility's approach to data center service$

Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking to join a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission challenge to PPL Electric Utilities’ rate structure. The challenge argues that hyperscale data centers could shift infrastructure and operating costs onto residential and business customers and increase the risk of service interruptions.

electricity government

10/17/2026

News ClipThe Daily Item·Montour County, PA

Shapiro Seeks to Join Pennsylvania Rate Case Challenging PPL’s Data Center Policies$

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking to join a rate case challenging PPL Electric Utilities’ treatment of hyperscale data centers. The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate says PPL’s current rates could shift data center-related costs and service risks onto residential and business customers.

electricity government

10/16/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

Shapiro asks to intervene in PUC proceeding; consumer advocate office seeking to ensure data centers pay for some electric system costs

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking to intervene in a Public Utility Commission case involving PPL Electric Utilities’ rates and rules. His administration supports requiring large data centers to pay more directly for electricity-system costs, transmission upgrades and reliability measures tied to their demand.

electricity government

10/16/2026

News ClipThe Standard-Speaker·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Election 2026: The bipartisan politics of data center opposition

Opposition to proposed hyperscale data centers and related power infrastructure has become a bipartisan political issue across Northeast Pennsylvania. Residents in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Schuylkill and surrounding counties cite concerns about electricity, pollution, water, health and land use, while candidates debate how forcefully to regulate the industry.

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10/11/2026

News ClipLancasterOnline·Lancaster County, PA

Open House Tuesday for PPL upgrades near Lancaster city data center$

PPL Electric Utilities will host an open house in Lancaster to discuss about 16.4 miles of new and upgraded transmission lines planned south and east of the city. The project includes an underground connection to a switchyard serving the Lancaster AI Hub East data center and is expected to be built in 2028 and 2029, subject to state regulatory approval.

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10/5/2026

News ClipThe Standard-Speaker·Hazle, Luzerne County, PA

PUC judges hold up review of Nescopeck-Hazle powerline

Administrative law judges have paused the review of an 11.2-mile powerline proposed by PPL Electric Utilities, which is intended to serve the Project Hazelnut data center in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. The pause is pending decisions from the PUC and Commonwealth Court, where NorthPoint Development is appealing a denied planning approval for the data center. The project faces active opposition from residents and state representatives concerned about its impacts.

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9/23/2026

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

PPL wants large energy users to shoulder more transmission costs

PPL Electric Utilities has filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to implement a new Customer Protection Transmission Rider. This proposal seeks to make transmission costs more transparent on customer bills and directly assign certain infrastructure costs to large energy users, such as data centers, whose demand is projected to dramatically increase. The change aims to protect existing customers from the financial impact of extensive grid investments needed to support the growth of energy-intensive facilities like data centers.

electricity government

9/17/2026

News ClipThe River Reporter·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

PPL proposes framework to charge data centers for electrical infrastructure investments

PPL Electric Utilities has filed a proposal with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to introduce a new framework for assigning electrical transmission costs. This plan aims to make costs more transparent for all customers and directly charge large energy users, such as data centers, for significant infrastructure investments they necessitate. The company seeks to protect existing residential and small business customers from bearing these new infrastructure costs.

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9/15/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

PPL proposal would make it easier to assign energy transmission costs directly to data centers

PPL Electric Utilities has introduced a new Customer Protection Transmission Rider (CPTR) proposal, replacing the current Transmission Service Charge. This proposal aims to make transmission costs more transparent and allow for direct allocation of certain network upgrade costs to large-load customers, such as data centers. The plan is pending approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and, if approved, would take effect in the first quarter of 2028.

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9/15/2026

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

Lower Mount Bethel Township set to take action on data center regulations

The Lower Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors is expected to take action on a zoning ordinance amendment for data centers, setting standards for their construction regarding electricity, water, air quality, and noise. Additionally, the board will acknowledge a petition from Peron Development, J.G. Petrucci Company Inc., and Talen Energy to rezone 284 acres for a hyperscale data center.

zoning government electricity water environmental

9/11/2026

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.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

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