An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to Public Utility Code, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify the definition of ‘public utility.’ Specifically, it adds a new definition of ‘commercial data center,’ outlining criteria for facilities that process, store, retrieve, or transmit data and have a peak demand of 25 megawatts or greater. It also modifies the existing definition of ‘public utility’ to exclude certain types of businesses, including mobile cellular radio service providers and building owner/operators providing internal power distribution. Additionally, it includes provisions related to water and sewer service provided by resorts to independently owned user premises.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘commercial data center’ based on peak demand, data processing activities, and interconnection to public utilities.
- Modifies the definition of ‘public utility’ to exclude mobile cellular radio service providers and building owner/operators providing internal power distribution.
- Adds a provision regarding water and sewer service provided by resorts to independently owned user premises, outlining specific requirements and limitations.
- Clarifies that municipal authorities or transportation authorities operating rail lines formerly owned by specific railroad companies are considered public utilities for certain safety-related provisions.
- Addresses the definition of ‘public utility’ to include wastewater collection, treatment, or disposal for the public.
Who is affected
- Commercial data center operators
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Danielle Friel Otten
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