Tag: data center
Shapiro signs executive order over rules for data centers
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order requiring new AI data centers to meet strict GRID standards. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau applauded the move but stressed the need for further protections to shield farmland against energy infrastructure.
Ag tech, AI takes center stage at Penn State’s Ag Progress...
At Penn State's 50th Ag Progress Days, AI and robotics took center stage. Learn about the newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance, how Oakleigh Farm overcame labor shortages with robotic milkers, and how officials are addressing environmental concerns about AI data centers
Ohio EPA scraps rule to permit data center discharge into waterways
The Ohio EPA scrapped a statewide general permit allowing data centers to discharge wastewater into local waterways after receiving 7,000+ public comments. Environmentalists and farmers applauded the move, citing PFAS and thermal pollution risks.
OPSB schedules local hearings for 2 proposed natural gas plants to...
The Ohio Power Siting Board is hearing public comment on two more proposed natural gas fired power plants — one in Fairfield County and one in Pickaway County. These two projects would join a handful of other natural gas fired power plants planned in central Ohio that are providing round-the-clock energy for data centers.
Ohio Power Siting Board approves fifth natural gas power plant in...
Ohio approves its fifth behind-the-meter natural gas plant in New Albany: a 250 MW facility with battery storage built to power a Meta data center. But that's not all! There are two more such power plants in the application process with the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Bill that establishes data center regulations passes Pa. House
Pennsylvania House Bill 1834 would establish data center regulations to protect ratepayers from rising electric costs and incentives clean energy projects.
Residents protest data centers in Washington County, Pa.
Washington County residents and environmental activists protested proposed data centers in the county in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania on March 12.
What is a data center?
From improving crop yields to monitoring livestock health, AI has the power to transform farming—but it requires massive data centers to function. Discover the benefits and burdens of bringing this next-gen technology to rural America
Greene County residents debate proposal to put data center on former...
For decades, the Robena Coal Mine defined Alicia, Pennsylvania. Now, a proposed natural gas-powered hyperscale data center could bring jobs back—but at what cost to the peace and health of the community? Residents share their stories on the future of Greene County.
OPSB approves natural gas plant to power data center in Licking...
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved an agreement last month allowing PowerConneX New Albany 2, LLC to construct a 216-megawatt behind-the-meter power plant in Licking County.
