Senate Resolution 369 Printer's Number 1998

PENNSYLVANIA, September 30 - WHEREAS, It is essential that the Commonwealth evaluate the

consequences that these data centers will have on local

communities and this Commonwealth; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Legislative Budget and

Finance Committee to conduct a study on current data storage

technology advancements and whether data centers will be needed

at the size or level of current proposed development; and be it

further

RESOLVED, That the study include:

(1) demand forecasting;

(2) technology trends;

(3) economic development;

(4) impact on energy and utilities, including land usage

and environmental impact;

(5) risk of over-development, technology becoming

obsolete and market consideration; and

(6) review of what other states are doing and how they

are dealing with data center growth;

and be it further

RESOLVED, That, during the study, the Legislative Budget and

Finance Committee consult with:

(1) the Department of Conservation and Natural

Resources;

(2) the Department of Environmental Protection;

(3) the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission;

(4) additional State agencies as determined to be

necessary by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee;

and

(5) grid operators for energy demand forecasting and

grid capacity;

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