Pennsylvania's New Data Center Bill Aims to Balance Growth and Community Protection
Pennsylvania is set to introduce new legislation, spearheaded by Sens. Rosemary Brown and David Argall, aimed at promoting sustainable development of data centers. The bill seeks to balance growth with the protection of local communities, ensuring informed planning and transparency.
Data centers, known for their high resource consumption, can significantly impact local infrastructure and residents. The proposed legislation requires developers to provide 'will-serve' letters from infrastructure providers, confirming systems can support projects at full buildout. This ensures municipalities have crucial data early in the process to thoroughly review projects and communicate potential impacts to residents.
The bill mandates pre-application meetings between developers and local officials. This encourages cooperative planning that benefits both businesses and communities. It also requires developers to identify anticipated impacts on local communities related to infrastructure capacity. Organizations like the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) and the Pennsylvania Municipal League are collaborating with the senators to draft the legislation.
The proposed legislation aims to increase transparency and inform land use decisions regarding data centers in Pennsylvania. By equipping local governments with necessary data and encouraging early consultation, the bill seeks to ensure municipalities can assess a project's long-term viability and evaluate local infrastructure's capacity to support it. Sens. Brown and Argall are working with stakeholders to create a realistic, actionable plan that supports business growth while protecting communities.
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