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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Talen Energy data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lower Mount Bethel moves forward with data center ordinance as residents voice frustration

Lower Mount Bethel Township is moving forward with a proposed ordinance to restrict data centers to industrial areas and impose environmental and safety requirements. Residents continue to object, citing transparency issues and concerns about a data center's impact on their livelihoods, as the ordinance heads to a public hearing on August 17th. There are also reports that supervisors signed nondisclosure agreements with Talen Energy, a company seeking to build a data center in the township.

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7/24/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lower Mount Bethel Township Officials Signed NDAs with Data Center Developer

Officials in Lower Mount Bethel Township are facing scrutiny for signing non-disclosure agreements with Talen Energy, a company involved in a proposed data center development. Residents are demanding transparency regarding the data center plans and the extent of private discussions between officials and developers. The controversy highlights a growing trend of NDAs in data center development and raises questions about public officials' obligations under transparency laws.

zoning opposition environmental government legal

7/23/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

A Lehigh Valley township fights to preserve its farms, rural way of life from data center boom

Residents of Lower Mount Bethel Township are actively opposing a proposed hyperscale data center campus near the Martins Creek Power Plant, citing concerns about farmland preservation, rural lifestyle, and environmental impacts on the Delaware River. The original proposal was withdrawn due to community feedback, and a revised plan is expected soon, focusing on a reduced footprint and incorporation of community priorities.

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7/22/2026

News ClipMeadville Tribune·Washingtonville, Montour County, PA

Grassroots groups lead data center pushback in Greater Susquehanna Valley$

Grassroots groups in Pennsylvania's Montour and Union counties are actively opposing large-scale data center projects, with particular focus on a proposal by Talen Energy in Washingtonville. Residents, like Susan Wajda, are leading the pushback against these developments, citing personal connections to the affected areas.

opposition

6/2/2026

News ClipHeatmap News·PA

Inside Josh Shapiro’s Attempt to Navigate the Data Center Backlash$

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's administration is navigating a complex situation involving data center development, facing backlash from local communities while simultaneously trying to attract major tech companies like Amazon. Emails reveal attempts to fast-track permitting for Amazon and controversy surrounding non-disclosure agreements, even as local opposition successfully blocked some projects and the governor proposes "Responsible Infrastructure Development" principles.

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Amazon

4/29/2026

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.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water

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 ClipInside Climate News·Montour County, PA

As Tech Groups Predict Huge Pennsylvania Data-Center Growth, Critics Say Some Bills Would Reduce Local Control

Pennsylvania is projected for massive data center growth, sparking legislative debates over local control and environmental impact. Local opposition and concerns over rising electric bills have led to Montour County rejecting a data center rezoning plan and a state senator proposing a three-year moratorium on development.

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Amazon

4/16/2026

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.

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4/10/2026

News ClipThe Daily Item·Lewisburg, Montour County, PA

Montour County soil scientists urge citizens to be involved on data center discussions$

Montour County residents and soil scientists, Bill and Sharon Waltman, are educating their community on the potential impacts of data centers following an unsuccessful project by Talen Energy near their farm. They are encouraging residents to actively participate in municipal discussions regarding comprehensive plan and ordinance revisions concerning data center developments.

zoning opposition environmental government

4/2/2026

News ClipInside Climate News·PA

Grassroots Resistance to Data Centers Rises in Pennsylvania

Grassroots opposition is growing against plans to build over 50 data centers across Pennsylvania, driven by concerns about the industry's high electricity demands, heavy water consumption, and industrialization of rural areas. Community groups, environmental activists, and state lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to try to stop or delay the data center buildout. The opponents have scored some victories, such as the Montour County commissioners denying a proposed rezoning for a data center. State legislators are also proposing moratoriums and new regulations for the industry.

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Amazon

3/3/2026

News ClipSpotlight PA·Westmoreland County, PA

Pennsylvania data centers face community opposition

This story discusses community opposition to the development of data centers in several Pennsylvania locations, including Hampden Township, Blakely Borough, and Anthony Township. Local residents and citizen groups are raising concerns about the impact of these large-scale data centers on the rural character of their communities, as well as environmental and zoning issues.

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10/17/2025