Thomas R. Henchey, Business Manager
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An in-depth look at the renewed role of nuclear energy in meeting America's growing power needs, including workforce implications and long-term infrastructure planning.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his GRID standards requiring data center developers to bring their own power generation, commit to transparency and community engagement, hire local workers, and protect the environment. The governor emphasized Pennsylvania's role in AI development while addressing concerns about data centers' impacts on communities, utility bills, and the environment.
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Both Democratic and Republican legislative leaders showed support for Gov. Shapiro's GRID standards for data center development in Pennsylvania. House Majority Leader Matt Bradford and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman both expressed interest in requiring data centers to supply their own energy, with bipartisan agreement on responsible growth that protects local communities and manages energy costs.
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Environmental lawyers renewed their 2018 petition demanding Pennsylvania adopt a cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, citing the state's constitutional environmental rights amendment. The SAVER regulation proposal would reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2052, modeled on California's program. Pennsylvania currently ranks 39th globally for climate pollution.
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Grid operator PJM and governors from 13 states, including Pennsylvania, are pursuing different approaches to manage data center power demands and rising electricity costs. The Trump administration and governors support requiring data centers to pay for additional power through new rate classes, while PJM proposes allowing data centers to "bring your own generation" with expedited grid connections. Both plans aim to insulate regular consumers from data center impacts as electricity prices spiked over 20% in 2025.
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