Pennsylvania’s new executive order gives faster state permits only to data centers that bring their own power and meet strict grid standards. Governor Shapiro turned the voluntary GRID rules into a binding requirement, rewarding developers who shoulder their own electricity costs. Https://www.utilitydive.com/news/pennsylvania-executive-order-data-centers/828261/
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Finally someone making developers pay their own power bill instead of sticking it to the ratepayers. Smart move.
Shapiro actually forcing data centers to pay their own power bill is a smart shift from the usual corporate handout routine.
Rewarding companies that build their own power infrastructure is exactly how you keep the grid stable while still expanding tech capacity.
That policy line keeps crews busy on one long data-center site instead of chasing short hops.
Pennsylvania tying faster permits to data centers that cover their own power keeps costs from landing on rural ratepayers who already run lean grids.
Powering your own data centers is a smart way to keep costs off taxpayers and the grid.
Making developers cover their own power needs keeps the grid stable for everyone else.
Shapiro finally making the grid rules count instead of just suggesting them. Good move.
