Pennsylvania SB1359 imposes a 36-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting.

Pennsylvania SB1359 imposes a 36-month moratorium on the development and permitting of new hyperscale data centers and their expansions. A hyperscale data center is defined as a facility primarily used for electronic information services, meeting specific power demand thresholds. The moratorium applies to the Commonwealth, governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and affiliated companies. Noncompliance by Commonwealth agencies or municipalities voids their actions, and the Attorney General can enforce the act in court. The moratorium takes effect immediately.

Pennsylvania SB1359 imposes a 36-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting.

Pennsylvania SB1359 imposes a 36-month moratorium on the development and permitting of new hyperscale data centers and their expansions. A hyperscale data center is defined as a facility primarily used for electronic information services, meeting specific power demand thresholds. The moratorium applies to the Commonwealth, governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and affiliated companies. Noncompliance by Commonwealth agencies or municipalities voids their actions, and the Attorney General can enforce the act in court. The moratorium takes effect immediately.