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Gov. Shapiro to sign executive order on data centers, source says
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is signing an executive order to implement the nation's "strictest guardrails" on data centers, addressing concerns over their impact on energy costs and the environment.
- Data centers, which support critical infrastructure like cloud services and AI, have faced backlash due to rising electricity costs and strain on electric grids, particularly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- In May, Shapiro introduced the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards to ensure data center development includes energy affordability, transparency, community engagement, workforce support, and environmental protection.
- Similarly, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a four-part plan requiring data centers to be financially responsible, transparent, community-focused, and job-creating to mitigate utility cost impacts.
