An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation stan...

This law gives the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission authority to oversee data centers that draw 25 MW or more, requiring them to procure or pay for clean firm energy and meet backup and curtailment standards. It also creates two state accounts to support low‑income home energy assistance and broader energy‑independence goals, and assigns duties to the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority. The aim is to reduce emissions from high‑use facilities while helping vulnerable households with energy costs.

The bill has strong House support (43 co‑sponsors) but faces a Republican‑led Senate and a potentially skeptical committee, making passage uncertain.

1. Mar 31, 2026

   Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

2. Mar 24, 2026 · House

   Third consideration and final passage

3. Mar 24, 2026 · House

   Re-reported as committed

4. Mar 23, 2026 · House

   Second consideration, with amendments

5. Mar 23, 2026 · House

   Re-committed to Appropriations

6. Feb 4, 2026 · House

   Removed from table

7. Feb 2, 2026 · House

   Reported as amended

8. Feb 2, 2026 · House

   Laid on the table