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Executive Order 2026-05

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order on Data Center Development

On August 18, 2026. Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to protect Pennsylvanians' health, environment, and voice in data center development. Executive Order 2026-05 mandates that data center developers meet strict Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements to operate in Pennsylvania, including:

Bring their own electricity to protect energy prices for Pennsylvania residents
Comply with high environmental standards
Secure ALL local approvals before getting permits from DEP.

The order also removes data center projects from the PA Permit Fast Track Program and bans nondisclosure agreements.

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Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED)

Open now, SPEED is a quick pathway to expedite permit reviews and move your project along faster. Have your application reviewed by a DEP-qualified professional first; then to ensure environmental standards are met, DEP makes the final permit decision.

Chapter 102, 105, Dam Safety, Air Quality, and Storage Tanks SSIP permits are now open to apply for the SPEED Program.

CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), Mining, and Storage Tanks IFBs are now open for Qualified Professionals to apply to review these permit types.

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