PROTECT PENNSYLVANIA FROM DATA CENTERS
Massive data centers are being proposed, if not already in development, across Pennsylvania.
They irrevocably harm our communities by straining local resources like water and energy, contributing to noise and air pollution, and creating economic imbalances.
Their enormous energy requirements increase electricity costs for residents.
They are loud and bright from the cooling fans and lights required to secure their premises. The constant light and noise pollution disrupts the sleep and affects the health of nearby residents, thus leading to negative impacts on quality of life and property values.
As part of Governor Shapiro's "Lightning Plan," PA HB502 would establish a new state-level board called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition (RESET) Board. This board would have the authority to fast-track the approval of large energy projects, including gas-fired power plants and energy storage facilities. This would render residents across Pennsylvania powerless in the fight against data centers.
WE NEED TO ACT NOW
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THEY THOUGHT WE WOULDN’T NOTICE…
BUT WE DID…AND WE ARE FIGHTING BACK!
It is IMPERATIVE to contact your representative, either via phone call or on their contact forms, to stress your opposition to this bill. If you are not sure what to say, you can use the following template, be sure to include your name and address to prove residency when contacting PA Reps.…
"I am reaching out to stress my opposition to HB502. Local zoning decisions should remain under local zoning control. The concerted effort to remove local zoning control over energy infrastructure, including data centers, would directly impact our rights under Pennsylvania's Green Amendment. It is extremely disappointing to see my local representatives advocate for the silencing of local voices in our communities. We are the ones who will live next to these energy infrastructure projects. We will suffer the daily effects of their environmental pollution."
Find your legislators here!
Review the bill here!
THEN BE SURE TO CONTACT THE GOVERNOR BY CALLING 717-787-2500 AND EXPRESS YOUR OPPOSITION!
YOUR VOICE can make all the difference.
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