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

Inside Climate News · By Jon Hurdle · last updated
Lawmakers are considering a variety of proposals on data centers. One senator plans to introduce a three-year moratorium on development.

By Jon Hurdle

As local tech groups predict that Pennsylvania will outpace its region for data-center growth in the next 10 years, another organization warned that some legislative proposals in play this session would weaken municipalities’ ability to say no.