Fetterman rejects data center and AI ‘doomsdaying’ after Shapiro executive order

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the more centrist Democrats on Capitol Hill, took to social media on Saturday to underscore his stance on data centers after Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) signed an executive order restricting their development in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. “AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our na

Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro has implemented updated guidelines for data center development. Companies are now required to obtain local approvals and adhere to defined developmental standards. These projects have been taken out of the state's expedited permitting process, enabling local communities to have a si

Amazon plans 2 million square feet of data center space for AI in Falls Township, Bucks County. But it needs a permit for 250 natural-gas fired backup generators.