An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘public utility’ in Pennsylvania law by specifically excluding data centers. It adds a definition for ‘data center,’ specifying that it refers to facilities primarily used for electronic information services like data management and processing. This change aims to prevent data centers from being classified as public utilities, which could have implications for how they are regulated.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘data center’ as a facility primarily used for electronic information services.
- Excludes ‘data centers’ from the definition of ‘public utility’.
- Adds a new definition to Section 102 of Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
- Data centers
- Electric utility companies
- Pennsylvania regulators
Notable changes
- Specifically excludes data centers from the category of ‘public utility’.
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Timothy Kearney
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