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Recent Pennsylvania data center news

• Jun 3, 2026

  Alsym Energy partners with Re:Build Manufacturing to scale US Na-ion BESS

  Alsym Energy has announced an MOU with Re:Build Manufacturing to develop commercial-scale Na-ion battery cell manufacturing in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

  • MOU signed 2 June: combine Alsym’s Na-ion BESS technology with Re:Build’s manufacturing capabilities at Re:Build’s existing facility in New Kensington, Pennsylvania; domestic-first approach to maximise tax benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including the 45X advanced manufacturing production credit, while reducing logistical lead times and shipping costs.
  • Background and related deals: CEO Mukesh Chatter highlighted end markets including AI data centres, utilities, commercial real estate and emphasized a non-FEOC supply chain compliant with tax credit and defense procurement rules. This follows Alsym’s May 500MWh strategic partnership with Juniper Energy and an April LOI with ESS Tech Inc for 8.5GWh; other US Na-ion activity referenced includes Peak Energy’s 3.1MWh pilot at RWE’s Eastern Wisconsin lab and Hithium’s prior BESS announcements at RE+.
• Jun 2, 2026 · Google

  We’ve signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with Voltus to create a smart capacity solution for the grid.

  Google has signed a three-year agreement with Voltus to create a smart capacity solution for the PJM grid.

  • Three-year agreement: Google and Voltus will unlock up to 100 megawatts (MW) of new electricity capacity from flexible distributed energy resources in the PJM grid region (which serves 67 million people). Voltus will orchestrate batteries and smart thermostats, reducing demand when the grid needs it and paying participating local homes and businesses. Implementation timeline: three years from the agreement start.
  • Background and supporting detail: The post links a Brattle report estimating U.S. consumers could save more than $100 billion over the next decade through smarter grid utilization; Google frames this as part of broader pilots (including data center demand response) to scale models that strengthen grids serving Google data centers.
• Jun 1, 2026 · Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

  Targeted Pressure: How Chinese Manufacturing Competition Impacts US States

  The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has published a report finding Chinese industrial policy is reshaping global manufacturing and harming industries across every U.S. state.

  • Main finding & method: The ITIF report (June 1, 2026) analyzes one “national power industry” per state using County Business Patterns employment data, HS/SITC export proxies, and global market-share series to conclude that state-backed Chinese subsidies, export pushes, and overcapacity are driving down prices and pressuring U.S. producers in sectors such as semiconductors, batteries, aircraft, and fabricated metals.
  • Key facts, numbers, and timelines:China plans ~$150 billion in semiconductor investment through 2030 vs. $52 billion under the U.S. CHIPS funding; the report cites $63.3 billion Chinese semiconductor spending in H1 2025, TSMC’s $165 billion U.S. investment announcement, GE Appliances’ $490 million Appliance Park investment (2025), and state/national export shares and HS-code trade series used throughout the analyses.
• May 29, 2026

  Episode for May 29, 2026

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $40 million for Pennsylvania to address PFAS contamination in drinking water while simultaneously rolling back PFAS regulatory limits.

  • EPA announcement: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide nearly $40 million to Pennsylvania to address PFAS contamination in drinking water; the agency also announced a rollback of PFAS regulations (article frames this as concurrent actions by the EPA).
  • Related local and regional details:Pittsburgh airport pollution has been found in a nearby stream (PFAS detection being investigated); researchers reported a link between rising temperatures and kidney disease risk; Governor Josh Shapiro is promoting final data center standards and meeting residents; Pittsburgh Citiparks runs compost drop-off at four farmers’ markets; USDA disaster declaration cites $150–$200 million estimated farmer revenue loss from April frost.
• May 28, 2026

  Shapiro pitches sustainability, transparency requirements for data center developers

  Governor Josh Shapiro delivered detailed GRID (Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development) Standards that developers must satisfy to qualify for state tax benefits, representing a first public specification of requirements tied to certification and tax incentives.

  • Main announcement: The Shapiro administration proposes a certification requirement for data center developers to claim state tax benefits (including the Computer Data Center Equipment sales tax exemption) administered by the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and Department of Revenue; certified projects would be eligible for the PA Permit Fast Track Program. The proposal is presented as a new, detailed policy (first-time release of GRID standards) and would require applicants to commit tax savings to public priorities and maintain certification with audited compliance documentation. Key numeric requirements include the current sales tax exemption costing $517 million annually by 2030, a $250 million new investment commitment from applicants, at least 200 construction jobs, at least 50 permanent jobs paying at least 125% of the statewide average wage, and a payroll floor of $1.5 million annually by year four.

  • Background and implementation details: GRID applications must demonstrate plans for energy supply (build/bring/buy capacity without affecting other customers), rooftop solar provisions for projects >100,000 sq ft, progressive clean energy percentages (10% in 2027, 14.5% in 2030, 32% in 2035), community engagement (public meetings, disclosure of major tenant/operator), community benefits agreements, noise/traffic/air quality studies, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED or ENERGY STAR). The administration calls on the legislature to amend the Computer Data Center Equipment Exemption Program to make it part of GRID; the proposal is subject to further legislative deliberation.

• May 27, 2026

  Place-based pathways to a viable future

  MIT’s Living Climate Futures (LCF) showcased collaborations at its second Living Climate Futures Symposium held April 23–25 at MIT.

  • Main announcement: LCF convened its second Living Climate Futures Symposium (April 23–25) at MIT to showcase place-based research collaborations between 20 MIT faculty and affiliates and frontline community organizations, focusing on community-based responses to climate impacts (sessions included data centers and community health, global climate reparations, urban agriculture, rural adaptation, and training for community-oriented research).
  • Background and details: The initiative is funded by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) and based in MIT SHASS; the symposium highlighted concrete tools and outputs such as a data-center emissions and exposure modelling tool (Michael Cork), the Global Climate Reparations Working Statement (resulting from the 2024 Nairobi Governance Assembly), community CBAs (community benefit agreements) as negotiation tools, and field activities including a visit to The Food Project and a Stone Living Lab tour of nature-based flood protection; no monetary deal values or contract prices were announced.
• May 26, 2026

  West Virginia’s Power Potential

  Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the 50 by 50 energy plan to expand West Virginia’s generation capacity.

  • Main announcement: Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the 50 by 50 energy plan to increase state capacity from 15 gigawatts to 50 gigawatts by 2050, adopting an all-of-the-above approach; the plan includes a $1.44 billion investment (announced in 2025) to refurbish coal-fired power plants and actions to return Pleasants Power Station to full output. Also announced: a Hope Gas–WATT Fuel Cell customer program to make 7,250 WATT HOME fuel cells available to customers over the next three years.

  • Background and implementation details: The article summarizes stakeholder perspectives — West Virginia Department of Commerce / Office of Energy (Nicholas Preservati), West Virginia Coal Association (Chris Hamilton), PJM Interconnection (Asim Haque) and Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (Rebecca McPhail) — on modernizing coal, expanding electric and gas transmission, addressing data center demand, leveraging Frontieras North America’s advanced carbon technology project, and relying on a recent FERC ruling to enable data center co-location with generators. It specifies current generating capacity (~14,000 MW; ~12,500 MW coal, ~1,000 MW natural gas) and emphasizes transmission/pipeline upgrades and site-readiness as prerequisites for project deployment.

• May 26, 2026

  Powering the Future

  Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the 50 by 50 energy plan aiming to expand West Virginia’s generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050.

  • Main announcement: The plan targets 50 gigawatts by 2050, positioning West Virginia as a primary supplier within the PJM Interconnection; the administration is streamlining permitting, coordinating with utilities, and targeting generation growth to support data centers and other energy-intensive industries.
  • Details & context: The West Virginia Office of Energy and Department of Commerce are coordinating generation and grid integration across a comprehensive portfolio (coal, natural gas, nuclear, utility-scale solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, distributed solar, battery storage); stakeholders cited include FirstEnergy, the Public Service Commission and federal entities (PJM queue, FERC); lawmakers raised concerns about financial risk, local control, the West Virginia Load Forecast Accountability Act, and tax-treatment in House Bill 2014.
• May 25, 2026 · TechNode Global

  Singapore’s Mapletree Industrial Trust sells Philadelphia data center for $14.5M

  Mapletree Industrial Trust announced it has signed a deal on May 22 to sell its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania data center property to a third-party purchaser for $14.5 million.

  • Sale details and proceed use: The deal was signed on May 22 for $14.5 million, representing a 4.3 percent premium above the property’s independent valuation of $13.9 million (as of March 31, 2026); the sale is slated for completion by Q3 2026, and MIT intends to use net proceeds to pay down debts and/or fund working capital.
  • Asset and background details: The asset is a two-storey data center with net lettable area ~124,190 square feet on freehold land of ~1.1 million square feet; the property’s lease expired end-2024, leasing interest remained limited, and management cited challenges in repositioning or redeveloping the asset, including lengthy lead times to secure higher power capacity and construction risks. Ler Lily, CEO of Mapletree Industrial Trust Management, said the move is part of a broader strategy to rebalance MIT’s portfolio and redeploy capital into markets and assets with sustainable growth potential.
• May 21, 2026

  Google Pledges Power, Ratepayer Protections in $15B Missouri Data Center Expansion

  Google announced it will invest $15 billion in Missouri infrastructure and build a new New Florence data center while contracting to bring more than 1 GW of new generation capacity to the state.

  • Main announcement: Google will invest $15 billion in Missouri infrastructure for a New Florence data center, pay for all power used by the new facility, cover infrastructure costs directly driven by its operations, and has committed to bring more than 1 GW of new generation capacity to Missouri; Google also entered a Capacity Commitment Framework (CCF) with Ameren that moved to support development of more than 500 MW of additional capacity (it is unclear whether the 500 MW is included within the 1 GW total). The CCF has been embedded in a PSC-approved tariff (Nov. 24, 2025) signed by Google, Ameren Missouri, Evergy Metro, Evergy Missouri West, the Sierra Club, Renew Missouri, and Missouri Industrial Energy Consumers, imposing 12-to-17-year minimum service contracts, collateral equal to two years of minimum bills, and an 80% minimum monthly demand charge.
  • Background and related commitments: Google announced a $20 million Energy Impact Fund for home weatherization in counties around Kansas City and New Florence and is funding a Laborers and Contractors Training Center to train more than 2,300 construction laborers (including 1,500 apprentices) over the next two years; Google has executed 1.17 GW of 20-year PPAs with Clearway (Jan 2026), signed a hydropower framework with Brookfield (contemplating up to 3 GW nationally), and has contracted for more than 22 GW of clean energy since 2010. Ameren reported 2.2 GW of signed energy services agreements (ESAs) as of February and 3.4 GW of construction agreements in Missouri, with more than 5 GW of new generation resources planned through 2030 (including two 800-MW simple-cycle gas plants and a 2,100-MW combined-cycle plant planned for 2031).