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PUC Acts to Protect Ratepayers, Guide Data Center Growth with New Large Load Tariff Framework

FNN Article / May 1, 2026 / News

Release – June 30, 2026. Commission adopts modified Large Load Tariff Framework to establish clear rules for high-demand customers as electricity needs surge HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today advanced a proposed model tariff for large load customers – including rapidly expanding data centers – voting 5-0 to adopt a motion from Chairman […]

Residents Speak Out Against Possible Data Center And Discuss Newly Adopted Data Center Ordinance

FNN Article © Thursday, December 11, 2025. Image provided and © by Lonny Frost. WELLSBORO, PA — Residents of Tioga County flocked to the Wellsboro Courthouse to voice their serious questions and concerns at the Tioga County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday evening over the supposed data center planned for the county. The county commissioners had adopted