Pennsylvania requires data centers to report energy use to state

A new Pennsylvania law mandates annual energy reporting from data centers and increased demand-forecasting transparency from regional grid operator PJM, as states grapple with surging AI-driven electricity demand.

First covered Jul 14, 2026 · 7:27 AM PT · 1 article

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10h Utility Dive Pennsylvania data centers face increased oversight under new law — Data centers willl now have to provide annual energy usage reports to the state, and the PJM Interconnection will need to give state regulators additional…

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