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More data center bills look to shift electric costs from consumers to hyperscale processing facilities
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (111+ words) Tri-State Alert More data center bills look to shift electric costs from consumers to hyperscale processing facilities HARRISBURG- A Pennsylvania Republican state Representative is introducing one of many bills looking to shift the burden of rising electrical costs associated with…...
PA House Committee approves framework on data center energy, water usage regulation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) HARRISBURG- Earlier this week, the PA House Energy Committee voted to advance legislation aimed at protecting consumers from rising costs associated with data center projects. Separately, the committee heard testimony on bills that would enhance reporting and transparency from data…...
An Executive Order to mandate Big Tech pay for new power plants saw bipartisan governors head to the White House
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (156+ words) CHAMBERSBURG " A number of governors " including PA's Josh Shapiro and MD's Wes Moore " will be in the White House today as President Donald Trump discusses an executive order to mandate data center fees." Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Ohio Governor…...
Utility scams are hitting Pennsylvanians hard: protect yourself today!
3+ mon, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) HARRISBURG- Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise. Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provider can allow a…...
Gas prices might be down, but electric bills are through the roof
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (281+ words) CHAMBERSBURG " Gas prices are down almost as low as $2. 50 per gallon in some places. That's a refreshing change. However, electric rates are going in the other direction " way up. Attorney Clint Barkdoll said, "It's the tale of two cities, and…...