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Governor Josh Shapiro just slapped a major brake on Pennsylvania’s data center boom with a new executive order called GRID — forcing developers to prove their projects are real, sustainable, and community-approved before a single server can be installed. Tired of over 100 speculative proposals that lack funding, tenants, or power plans, Shapiro stepped in after the state Senate stalled the legislation, calling out predatory developers and protecting towns from unwanted infrastructure. Now, builders must submit detailed environmental plans, commit to clean energy sources like solar or batteries, and get local buy-in — or face disqualification from tax breaks and fast-track permits. This isn’t just about slowing growth — it’s about making sure every data center brings real value, not just empty promises.

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