Pennsylvania offers faster permitting for data centers that supply their own power

PJM Interconnection's proposal to curb data-center-driven grid strain depends on state enforcement; Pennsylvania is now offering expedited permitting to centers that meet new infrastructure standards and secure independent power supply.

First covered Aug 19, 2026 · 7:56 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

37d Canary Media PJM wants data centers to bring their own power. Pennsylvania’s on it. — Last month, grid operator PJM Interconnection unveiled a long-awaited proposal to prevent data centers from spiking power prices — but the plan largely relies…

38d Utility Dive Pennsylvania dangles permitting carrot for data centers that bring their own power — Under a new permitting framework for loads over 25 MW, applicants that commit to abide by the state’s recently introduced infrastructure development standards…

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spotlightpa.org Shapiro ties fast-track permits to data center standards • Spotlight PA

pennwatch.org Governor Signs Executive Order on Data Center Development Across Pennsylvania - PennWatch

axios.com Shapiro puts strict guardrails on Pennsylvania data centers - Axios Pittsburgh

cato.org Pennsylvania Wants Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way. There’s a Better Way to Do It. | Cato Institute

energychoicematters.com Pennsylvania Gov. Says Data Centers Must Bring Own Generation In Order To Receive Support, Tax & Other Benefits From State -- EnergyChoiceMatters.com

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 37d ago · 1 ♥ Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new executive order asks data centers to secure their own power supplies or face grid cutoffs. That's just the kind of action that grid operator PJM wants the 13 states it serves to take to curb runaway capacity costs:…

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