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‘They’re on notice’: Upper Mount Bethel board gives supervisors 60 days to take action on data center regulation
News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

‘They’re on notice’: Upper Mount Bethel board gives supervisors 60 days to take action on data center regulation

Upper Mount Bethel Township’s zoning hearing board postponed consideration of Slate Belt Holdings’ challenge to the township’s zoning ordinance and gave township supervisors 60 days to act on data center regulations or related agreements. The proposed campus could include up to 29 buildings across roughly 900 acres, while environmental advocates and nearby residents have been granted standing in the case.

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10/20/2026
Here’s how a Lehigh Valley town could get $50 million if it approves updated data center plans
News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Here’s how a Lehigh Valley town could get $50 million if it approves updated data center plans

Slate Belt Holdings submitted two updated designs for a proposed hyperscale data center campus in Upper Mount Bethel Township and outlined a nonbinding community benefits agreement worth up to $50 million. The project could include up to 2 gigawatts of electrical capacity, with payments tied to approvals, occupancy and power milestones, while the township prepares to hear a challenge to its data center zoning regulations.

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10/14/2026
Lehigh Valley town already facing data center zoning challenge now faces another. What we know
News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley town already facing data center zoning challenge now faces another. What we know

A second zoning challenge has been filed in Upper Mount Bethel Township for a proposed four-building data center project, battery storage and a power plant at the former Portland Generating Station. The filing is connected to a larger planned campus of up to 27 data center buildings and 2 gigawatts spanning both sides of River Road.

zoninglegalgovernment
10/12/2026
How rising electricity prices helped Amazon book $599M unrealized gain
News ClipThe Seattle Times·Salem, Luzerne County, PA

How rising electricity prices helped Amazon book $599M unrealized gain$

Amazon reported a $599 million unrealized gain as rising electricity prices increased the value of its long-term power contracts. Its agreement with Talen Energy for output from Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna nuclear plant highlights how data center demand is intensifying competition for electricity and potentially raising costs for other consumers.

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AmazonMicrosoft
10/10/2026
2nd validity challenge filed as possible UMBT data center campus surpasses 900 acres
News ClipWFMZ.com·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

2nd validity challenge filed as possible UMBT data center campus surpasses 900 acres

A second zoning validity challenge has been filed in Upper Mount Bethel Township over a proposed data center campus that could span 905 acres and include up to 29 buildings. The filing concerns a 152-acre site at the former Portland Generating Station, while the township’s Board of Supervisors previously rejected a memorandum of understanding tied to the larger project.

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10/9/2026
Data centers targeted at Capitol rally as support sought from legislators, governor
News Clipcnhinews.com·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

Data centers targeted at Capitol rally as support sought from legislators, governor

Dozens of data center opponents rallied at Pennsylvania’s State Capitol in Harrisburg, urging lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to impose a development moratorium and strengthen protections for communities and the environment. The rally also highlighted opposition to Talen Energy’s proposed Montour County data center, backed by Amazon, while industry representatives defended the sector’s economic benefits.

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Amazon
10/7/2026
Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request
News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request

Lower Mount Bethel Township supervisors unanimously passed a data center ordinance, establishing regulations ahead of a formal rezoning request for a hyperscale data center campus. The ordinance addresses environmental impacts, utility infrastructure, and mandates closed-loop cooling systems, reflecting strong resident opposition and a desire to proactively regulate development.

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9/15/2026
Lower Mount Bethel Township set to take action on data center regulations
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.

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9/11/2026
Township authority over data center plans uncertain in Northampton County
News ClipThe Center Square·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Township authority over data center plans uncertain in Northampton County

Residents in Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA, are opposing a proposed data center campus from Slate Belt Holdings, which could include up to 2 GW capacity. Local officials are navigating zoning challenges and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the developer, with residents raising environmental, economic, and legal concerns. The township board voted to continue reviewing the MOU and challenge the developer's zoning validity lawsuit, indicating an ongoing legal and regulatory dispute over the project's feasibility.

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8/31/2026
Rejection of deal with data center developers fails in chaotic end to Northampton County township meeting
News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Rejection of deal with data center developers fails in chaotic end to Northampton County township meeting

Upper Mount Bethel residents urged supervisors to reject a data center agreement, but a motion to do so failed after a new, unreviewed deal was revealed. Developers had filed a lawsuit challenging the township's zoning ordinance, which supervisors decided to oppose. The township is also drafting a new data center ordinance.

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8/25/2026
Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.
News ClipThe Morning Call·PA

Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.

Data center developers in Pennsylvania are increasingly requiring local government officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before discussing projects, raising concerns among First Amendment advocates and lawmakers about transparency. While some officials refuse, others have signed NDAs with companies like Talen Energy and Amazon. In response, Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced bills to curb the practice, and Governor Shapiro has issued an Executive Order prohibiting NDAs for data center projects moving forward.

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MicrosoftAmazonVantageQTS
8/25/2026
Potential agreement with data center developer still on table for Upper Mount Bethel, as zoning challenge looms
News ClipWFMZ.com·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Potential agreement with data center developer still on table for Upper Mount Bethel, as zoning challenge looms

The Upper Mount Bethel Township supervisors discussed a potential agreement with Slate Belt Holdings to allow a data center complex, which would resolve the developer's legal challenge to the township's zoning laws. A motion to reject any version of the agreement was defeated, keeping negotiations open despite strong public opposition over environmental, noise, electricity, and water concerns. The township also approved legal representation to defend against the zoning challenge, which is expected to be heard in mid-September.

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8/25/2026
Data center ordinance draws Northampton County taxpayers to local meetings
News ClipThe Center Square·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Data center ordinance draws Northampton County taxpayers to local meetings

Residents of Lower Mount Bethel Township are actively organizing against a proposed data center campus and a new ordinance that would establish zoning and performance standards for such facilities. The board of supervisors is set to vote on the ordinance, with most speakers urging rejection or stricter regulations due to concerns over rural character, water, noise, and environmental impacts. Developers have already scaled back the project in response to community input.

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8/24/2026
Developers tout impacts of 3 data center campuses; Zoning meeting set for Wednesday on 4-3 Glenbrook Group project
News ClipTimes Leader·Salem Township, Luzerne County, PA

Developers tout impacts of 3 data center campuses; Zoning meeting set for Wednesday on 4-3 Glenbrook Group project

Salem Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, is poised for significant data center development with three major campuses underway, including projects by Amazon, QTS, and the 4-3 Glennbrook Group. These multi-billion dollar developments are expected to bring thousands of jobs and substantial economic impact to the region. A crucial zoning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to decide on an overlay zone expansion for the 4-3 Glennbrook Group project.

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AmazonQTS
8/23/2026
Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.
News ClipThe Latrobe Bulletin·PA

Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.

Data center developers in Pennsylvania are using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with local and state officials, limiting transparency regarding new projects. This practice has raised concerns among officials and residents, leading to proposed state legislation to ban or disincentivize such agreements. Specific projects in Anthony, Kline, and Limerick Townships are cited as examples of this trend.

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MicrosoftAmazonVantageQTS
8/20/2026
Developer proposes data center on Allentown's East Side
News ClipLehigh Valley Public Media·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Developer proposes data center on Allentown's East Side

J.G. Petrucci Company has submitted plans for a 146,000-square-foot data center on Allentown's East Side, marking the second such proposal in the city. Allentown's City Council recently adopted more restrictive data center ordinances, creating uncertainty about which regulations will apply to J.G. Petrucci's project due to a legal debate over the 'pending ordinance doctrine'. The project faces challenges meeting new setback and lot size requirements, and is also under review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.

zoninglegalgovernmentenvironmental
8/19/2026
First amendment advocates argue non-disclosure agreements create conflicts with existing public record law
News Clipabc27.com·PA

First amendment advocates argue non-disclosure agreements create conflicts with existing public record law

Data center developers in Pennsylvania are increasingly using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials, sparking concerns about transparency and conflicts with public records laws. While developers claim NDAs protect competitive interests, first amendment advocates and some officials argue they hinder public accountability for projects. Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced bills to prohibit or disincentivize the use of such NDAs, with some bills passing the state House.

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MicrosoftAmazon
8/19/2026
Lehigh Valley community reschedules data center agreement discussion after overflow crowd forces cancelation
News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley community reschedules data center agreement discussion after overflow crowd forces cancelation

Upper Mount Bethel Township has rescheduled a meeting to discuss a data center agreement after an overcapacity crowd forced its cancellation. The proposed deal, drafted by developers, would end a legal challenge to township zoning laws and include up to $50 million in nonprofit donations in exchange for zoning changes and project approval. Residents from both Upper and Lower Mount Bethel Townships express concerns about the strain on water and power resources from data center development.

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8/18/2026