PA’s new executive order won’t halt data centers — but it could reshape where they get built

By: Alice Crow and Sarah Huffman | 5 minute read

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 56

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Pennsylvania’s new data center rules could reshape which sites developers choose, putting a premium on places with existing power infrastructure and access to lower-carbon energy. An executive order on Tuesday signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro does not impose a moratorium, as many advocates called for, but it changes the economics and timeline for data center […]

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