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Pennsylvania Utilities Under Fire for Data Center Demand Deceit

6/1/2025

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Pennsylvania's electric utilities face scrutiny for potentially overstating data center demand, which could skew energy pricing and infrastructure decisions. Lawmakers are calling for audits to ensure transparency. As states vie for data centers with enticing incentives, worries grow about their environmental toll and the financial strain on local residents.

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Pennsylvania's electric utilities face scrutiny for potentially overstating data center demand, which could skew energy pricing and infrastructure decisions. Lawmakers are calling for audits to ensure transparency. As states vie for data centers with enticing incentives, worries grow about their environmental toll and the financial strain on local residents.