Governor’s Executive Order Regulates Data Centers
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