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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed Executive Order 2026-05, introducing the Responsible Infrastructure Development framework to govern rapid data center growth. The directive removes data center developments from fast-track permitting, requires prior local community consent, and mandates legally binding commitments on energy affordability and environmental impact.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed Executive Order 2026-05, creating the Responsible Infrastructure Development standards to regulate large-scale data center projects. The framework links state tax exemptions and permitting approvals to binding commitments on consumer power rates, local consent, and environmental safeguards.
