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LCV and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Applaud Governor Shapiro's Data Center Safeguards
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued an Executive Order requiring data centers seeking state permits to adopt clean energy, environmental safeguards, and energy cost protections, responding to concerns about energy costs and environmental impact from rapid data center growth.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 5 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026.
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You face new regulatory demands to prove clean energy use and community protections for data centers in Pennsylvania. Holding off on compliance risks losing market access as local leaders push for stronger energy cost and environmental safeguards.
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5 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Aug 2026
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