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πΊοΈ Data centers in Pennsylvania
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What changed most recently. Newest first.
- Newport Township, Luzerne County Β· Fit Energy fuel cell power and data center project (Newport Township): Fit Energy announced a fuel cell power and data center project on former mining land, with fuel cells from FuelCell Energy, and said it is working on a community benefits agreement.
- Taylor, Blair County Β· Terawatt data center proposal at former Appvion paper mill: Next township meeting was set for 6 p.m.
- Elizabeth, Allegheny County Β· Elizabeth Township data center and gas plant proposal (former U.S. Steel landfill, 'Fiore Property'): Public records showed plans for 11 to 28 two-story data center buildings (smallest option: 12 buildings, 3.7 million square feet) and a 1 gigawatt gas plant.
- Upper Burrell, Westmoreland County Β· TECfusions Keystone Connect (former Alcoa research campus): Draft ordinance would require 500-foot setbacks from property lines, 1,000 feet from residential zones, a 75-decibel noise cap, and that data centers supply their own power. Residents also want rules for power plants.
- Hanover, Washington County Β· Prime Data Centers campus at Starpointe Business Park: Residents' lawyers said up to 12 old gas wells may be on or near the site; the developer's engineer found one capped well. More study may be needed.
- Forward, Butler County Β· Misty Hollow Energy and Data Campus: Planning commission heard 45 speakers, nearly all against, and tabled its recommendation until the developer answers the township engineer's review letter.
- Archbald, Lackawanna County Β· Project Green Mountain (Archbald): Hearings set to resume.
- Muncy Township, Lycoming County Β· Muncy data center (Muncy Township): Reports on the 'Danko Data Center' application say the plans include water storage tanks and an on-site water treatment facility. The amount of water was not stated.
- Jessup, Lackawanna County Β· Breaker Street data center campus (Jessup): News reports said Breaker Street Associates LLC, tied to Catalyst Commercial Development, is challenging Jessup in court to build six data centers on Breaker Street near Hill Street.
- Jessup, Lackawanna County Β· Sunnyside Road data center (Jessup): News reports said the Sunnyside Road project is 'tied up in litigation' after Council's conditional approval.
What people near data centers worry about
These are the top things neighbors tell us.
Being kept in the dark
Many deals are signed in secret before anyone in town hears about them.
Higher power bills
New power lines and plants cost money. Who pays depends on the rules in your state.
Water and wells
Some data centers use a lot of water to stay cool. Some use almost none.
Noise day and night
Cooling fans and generators can hum 24/7. Your town can set noise limits.
Farmland and nature
Big sites can cover hundreds of acres of fields and woods.
Home values
People living right next door worry about selling their homes later.
What you can do
You don't need to be a lawyer or an expert. Most changes start with a few neighbors who show up.
- Find out what's planned.
Type your ZIP above. Sign up to hear when something changes. - Go to the public meeting.
Anyone can speak. We show you the date, place and what to say. - Ask for it in writing.
Water use, noise limits, who pays for power. Promises should be in the deal.
π 5 questions to ask at any meeting
- How much water will it use, and from where?
- How close will it be to our homes?
- How loud will it be at night?
- Will new power lines cross our land?
- Who pays for new power plants and lines: the company or us?
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