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Gov. Josh Shapiro announces new limits on data centers in Pennsylvania
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced new limits on data center projects. Governors are taking steps to limit the growth of data centers as public opinion turns against them.
Governors are taking steps to limit the growth of data centers as public opinion turns against them. These large server warehouses are being built by tech giants to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The backlash is affecting governor's races in several major states. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced new limits on data center projects. His administration will no longer prioritize these projects for construction permits or grant them a tax exemption unless they meet certain standards.
Further details on these standards and the new limits are available from the source, including requirements for paying electricity costs and limiting water use.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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