SB 1359
An Act imposing a Statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting; and providing for enforcement.
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Bill overview
This bill imposes a statewide moratorium on the development and permitting of new hyperscale data centers in Pennsylvania. A hyperscale data center is defined as a facility primarily used for electronic information services with a significant monthly electrical demand. The moratorium will last for 36 months and prohibits the Commonwealth, its agencies, and local governments from accepting applications or issuing permits for data center construction or expansion during this time. This act also includes provisions for enforcement by the Attorney General.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘hyperscale data center’ based on monthly electrical demand.
- Imposes a 36-month moratorium on new hyperscale data center development and permitting.
- Prohibits expansion of existing data centers that would meet the definition of a hyperscale data center.
- Prevents the Commonwealth and local governments from accepting data center applications or issuing permits during the moratorium.
- The Attorney General can enforce the act through legal action.
Who is affected
- Data center developers
- Electric utility companies
- Local governments
- Pennsylvania residents
- Businesses that rely on data centers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a statewide restriction on data center development, a significant change from current permitting processes.
- It specifically targets ‘hyperscale’ data centers, potentially impacting larger facilities.
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