Should data centre developers be more accountable? Pennsylvania's Governor thinks so
Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro , who is widely expected to run for the White House in 2028, has said he wants to make data centre developers more accountable. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Governor issued an executive order that he said would put more restrictions on the developers. Reports indicate that Pennsylvania has at least 100 active data centres. "If they want to even…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, anticipating a presidential run in 2028, has introduced an executive order aimed at increasing accountability for data centre developers. The state is home to at least 100 active data centres, and Shapiro believes these facilities should adhere to the toughest standards and obtain community approval before operating.
In a social media post, Shapiro referred to data centre developers as "predators," "bullies," and "secretive." The executive order mandates that developers must generate and pay for their own power, grant transparency in the community, and safeguard Pennsylvania's clean air and water resources. Shapiro, a vocal critic of the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres, described some developers as predatory and deceptive, and claimed many lack an end user or electricity generation plans.
Recently, he endorsed Microsoft's power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, which involves restarting a closed nuclear reactor in the state, despite concerns over safety. A recent Gallup poll showed that seven in ten Americans oppose data centres being built near their homes.
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