Shapiro signs order restricting data centers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed an executive order on Tuesday implementing his Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements, which could limit AI data center development in the state. The order requires prospective developers to provide a notice of intent to comply with safeguards, including paying for infrastructure costs.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro D on Tuesday signed an executive order that could limit AI data center development in the Keystone State. The executive order, which implements his Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development GRID requirements, requires prospective developers to provide a notice of intent to comply with the safeguards — which include requiring that firms pay…