Pennsylvania residents held a two-hour town hall on May 14 to criticize Governor Josh Shapiro over data center projects in the state. Attendees voiced anger about rising electricity prices, water consumption, and noise pollution linked to the facilities.
Town hall attendees voice anger over rising costs
Resident Kelly Donia said the governor is losing his base and vowed to work against his reelection. Jennifer Dusart of Mechanicsburg stated that concerned residents "have been bulldozed over."
Governor Shapiro's spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky said that companies seeking the Commonwealth's full support must meet strict expectations around transparency, environmental protection, and community impact. State PUC guidance ensures that data center customers bear the costs of transmission upgrades.
State Senator Katie Muth plans to introduce a bill for a three-year moratorium on data center projects. Similar pushback against data centers is occurring across the United States.
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