HB 2539
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Refund Program and for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s tax code to establish and refine the Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program. It updates application procedures for certification, outlines specific eligibility requirements for data centers seeking incentives, and mandates environmental certification standards for data center operators. The changes aim to encourage investment in energy-efficient data center infrastructure within the state.
Key provisions
- Updates application procedures for certification of computer data centers.
- Specifies information required in applications for certification.
- Establishes environmental certification requirements (LEED, Energy Star, Green Globe, ISO standards, or equivalent) for data centers.
- Defines eligibility requirements for data centers seeking incentives.
- Requires environmental certification on or before the second anniversary of certification.
- Addresses specific requirements for different certification levels (e.g., silver level or higher for LEED).
Who is affected
- Computer data center owners and operators
- The Department of Revenue
- Businesses investing in computer data centers
- Environmental organizations
- Pennsylvania taxpayers
Notable changes
- Mandates environmental certification for data centers to qualify for incentives.
- Specifies acceptable environmental certification standards (LEED, Energy Star, etc.).
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