On August 18, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro enacted an order instituting new regulations for data centers with peak power usage exceeding 25 megawatts. These facilities will no longer benefit from expedited permit approvals; they are now required to obtain authorization from local authorities. Additionally, starting in July 2027, they must provide annual reports detailing their electricity and water consumption. The order also mandates that data centers must manage their energy system load independently, rather than passing costs onto other consumers.