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Data Center Development Oversight Requirements Fact Sheet

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PA DEP published a fact sheet outlining its oversight role in data center development within Pennsylvania. The document addresses environmental compliance requirements for data center construction and operation, including potentially water usage, energy consumption, and related environmental permits. The fact sheet applies to developers and operators planning data center facilities in the state.

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PA DEP released a new informational fact sheet clarifying its regulatory oversight of data center development projects. The document provides guidance on environmental compliance requirements applicable to data center construction and operation in Pennsylvania.

Developers and operators planning data center facilities in the state should review this fact sheet to understand applicable environmental requirements from PA DEP, including any permit obligations related to water usage, energy systems, or other environmental impacts associated with data center development.

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PA DEP
Published
April 16th, 2025
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Developers Construction firms Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Data center construction Environmental permitting Facility development
Geographic scope
Pennsylvania US-PA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Environmental Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
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