A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on waste heat recovery in this Commonwealth.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and produce a report on waste heat recovery in Pennsylvania. The study will investigate the technology, potential applications, barriers to adoption, and policy recommendations, particularly concerning data centers. It will also establish an advisory committee to gather input from various stakeholders, including industry, utilities, and environmental groups, and requires the commission to submit a report within one year.
Key provisions
- Investigate waste heat recovery technology and its potential applications in Pennsylvania.
- Map data centers and district energy networks within the Commonwealth.
- Identify barriers to adopting waste heat recovery systems.
- Evaluate best practices and policies from other states and localities.
- Assess the costs and benefits of implementing waste heat recovery.
- Establish an advisory committee with diverse stakeholder representation.
- Require the Joint State Government Commission to submit a report to the House of Representatives within one year.
- Consider the applicability of waste heat recovery to other industries.
Who is affected
- Data center industry
- Gas and electric utilities
- Pennsylvania-based institutions of higher education
- Local governments
- Pennsylvania residents
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Primary sponsor
Robert Freeman
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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