Pennsylvania's August 18, 2026 Executive Order 2026-05 directs DEP to evaluate proposed data-center permit applications only after developers make legally binding GRID commitments and receive local approval. The framework addresses energy, environmental effects, community participation and workforce obligations.
Original local reporting records unanimous denial of the zoning request for Cornell Realty Management's Wildcat Ridge campus.
Archbald, Pennsylvaniaconditional use denied
Sources and context
The report calls the vote unanimous but does not establish the exact number of votes cast. The decision concerns Wildcat Ridge. Archbald I is a separate proposal. The written decision and later appeal status were not available for review; permanent cancellation has not been established.
