PennsylvaniaPennsylvania would study reuse options for data center waste heat
The Commission would map data centers and energy networks, assess possible uses and costs, and recommend policies for reusing waste heat in Pennsylvania.
What it does
The Joint State Government Commission would study ways to reuse waste heat in Pennsylvania, including heat from data centers, and report its findings to the House.
Argument forThe study could help communities find places to reuse data center heat and understand what infrastructure and policies that would take.
Argument againstThe study could take staff time and resources, while its recommendations would not require data centers to reuse their waste heat.
More detail
The resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study waste heat recovery and report its findings to the House. The study would cover possible uses of waste heat in Pennsylvania, including heat from data centers and possible uses in other industries. The study would include public hearings, testimony, and site visits. The Commission would also form an advisory committee with representatives from affected industries, utilities, schools, governments, state agencies, labor, advocacy groups, potential heat users, the public, and other stakeholders. The Commission would submit its report no later than one year after the House adopts the resolution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 7AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 564. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 30Reported as amendedMajor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Energy): Report Bill As Amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Energy): Adopt Amendment A04225. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 12Referred to EnergyIntroduced
- Oct 7AdoptedAdopted
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