The Southeastern PA Data Center Community Protection Team has developed some materials that build on templates and guidance from other organizations to create a toolkit for local governments to defend against the challenges we face from the boom of data center proposals in our area.
PUT THE ORDINANCE TO WORK
The model ordinance is supported by practical tools that help municipalities prepare, evaluate and adopt local protections.
Proposals in Southeastern PA
Here are the data center proposals that we are aware of in southeastern PA - updated April, 2026
Based on the Data Center Proposal Tracker for Pennsylvania - interactive map
Local Advocacy Groups
Aug 18, 2026 - Gov. Shapiro signed an Executive Order that changes the landscape for data center projects in Pennsylvania - eliminating the Fast-Track program for data centers, requiring local approvals before any PA DEP permit applications will be processed, and requiring several stipulations from data center developers, including renewable energy use and community agreements. Will this EO stand up to legal challenges? What will be the working process in the meantime? Ultimately, we hope this EO slows this irresponsible wave of hyperscale data center proposals.
More Resources for Data Center Defense
Find resources for:
- Model Ordinance Language
- Municipal Adoption Guide
- Responsible Data Center Checklist
- Ordinance Scorecard
- Municipal Action Guide
- More
Find resources for:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions to Ask Developers
- Public Hearing Toolkit
- Issue-Specific Guides
- and more
Find resources for:
- Legal Defensibility Memo
- Solicitor Scenario Playbook
- Source Documentation
- Technical Support Packet
- Ordinance Scorecard
- Revision History