The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved two pieces of legislation regulating data centers with large, bi-partisan majorities. One bill codifies some of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest proposals, known as his GRID standards, which, he says, “would require data center developers seeking state tax benefits to meet strict standards protecting energy affordability, supporting local communities, creating jobs and strengthening environmental protections.” The bill’s provisions would come into play only if a data center developer voluntarily decides to make use of the sales tax break on data center equipment offered by the state. Also passing the House, with a 201-to-1 vote, was the bill sponsored by state Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), which empowers municipalities to pause data center development applications for as long as six months, to allow for time to develop local ordinances to regulate them. Both bills now move on to the state Senate for consideration.
Source: Daily Local; 6/25/2026