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Governor’s Executive Order Regulates Data Centers

Amber Paulino

On August 18, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro issued Executive Order (“EO”) 2026-05 which establishes stricter requirements for data center development in Pennsylvania. EO 2026-05 creates a new process for large data centers, specifically projects expected to use more than 25 megawatts of electricity. Data center developers can now choose to follow the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure … Continued

PA State Law Imposes New Requirements on Real Property Owners

Amber Paulino

As of September 18, 2026, Act 29 of 2026 requires each county’s chief assessor to maintain a list of contact information for properties located within the county. Within 30 days of purchasing a property, the owner must provide the required contact information to the chief assessor. However, this requirement does not apply to property owned … Continued