WHYY News Climate Desk

Vineland residents have pushed back against the data center, citing noise and air pollution.

The task force would be required to develop recommendations for data center regulations. Residents say a moratorium is needed in the meantime.

The announcement is the latest in a back-and-forth between Democratic and Republican administrations over whether or not to limit power plants’ greenhouse gas pollution.

A report predicts electricity demand on the regional grid will nearly double by 2040, due almost entirely to data centers.

City officials say two sites in Philadelphia have potential for AI data centers, but there are no proposals for development.

The state’s utility commission unanimously approved two motions aiming to tackle affordability.

The Philadelphia Water Department says bills are going up in part because more people are enrolling in a program that helps lower-income residents.

Pennsylvania’s first congressional race pits five-term incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick against Democratic County Commissioner Bob Harvie.

The new water rate will help the investor-owned utility pay for water and wastewater projects.

The project aims to restore river flow in the Neshaminy Creek and help fish to migrate.

The plan aims to expand access to grants and rebates that help people install solar at home.

The city’s average temperature tied for the third warmest on record from June through August.

Tidal salt marshes across New Jersey are being drowned out by sea level rise.

The 300-megawatt AI data center is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group.

The legislation would prevent data centers from passing the costs of running data centers onto ratepayers.