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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Bill SB 1473 Requires New Hyperscale Data Centers to Build Local Power Generation and Cover Interconnection Costs
Last action · September 24, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 24, 2026Sponsors: Tracy Pennycuick and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1473 requires new hyperscale data centers built after the law's effective date to provide their own in-state baseload power generation and pay all costs to interconnect with electric transmission and distribution systems. The legislation establishes official definitions for data centers and hyperscale data centers within Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The measure takes effect in two years.
Operators of large-scale technology and data storage facilities face new mandatory infrastructure expenses and generation requirements to connect to the state's electric grid.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Hyperscale data center operators
Operators must construct or repurpose in-state baseload power generation and cover all transmission and distribution interconnection costs for new facilities built after the effective date.
Consumers in the Commonwealth
Electric service and grid reliability standards are overseen by the commission to ensure continuation of safe and reliable service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Sep 24, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 24, 2026
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