The Governor of Pennsylvania has signed an executive order setting strict requirements on data center developments in the state.
04 Aug 2026
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Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Tuesday (19 August) that directed the Department of Environmental Protection to review permit applications only if developers have made a legally binding commitment to meet the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements and have received local approval.
