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Pennsylvania Tightens Data Center Permitting Rules
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 7:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an order tightening rules for data centers, including barring fast-track permitting and non-disclosure agreements. The state also established formal permitting procedures for data center projects.
SO WHAT?
The rules could affect the approval and development of major data center infrastructure in Pennsylvania and may reflect broader disputes over their local impacts.
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