Energy Business
Molly Glick
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
·Posted in Energy Business
Wed, May 27

NEWS: PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled finalized standards to hold data center developers accountable.

  • The “Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development" (GRID) standards lay out “best practices” for data center developers. If companies comply, they could  be eligible for speedier permitting and tax benefits (that is, if future tax legislation passes).

  • The details: The GRID standards include orders for developers to 1) demonstrate how they’ll secure generation without passing costs to utilities and ratepayers 2) craft a community engagement plan and 3) commit to over $250M in local investments, including 200+ construction jobs.

  • The big picture: Shapiro is one of the most vocal governors in the movement to push data center developers and utilities to protect ratepayers. Now, he’s not only talking the talk, but also walking the walk.

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