Resources
Trackers & maps
Data Center Proposal Tracker (trackdatacenters.com)
Citizen-run tracker of all proposed, preliminary, and expanding data center sites in Pennsylvania. 67 as of early 2026
Spotlight PA: PA Data Center Map (by Emilia Doda)
Statewide public map built by a Scranton-area programmer, its designed to give communities access to data center location data
U.S. Data Center Power Consumption Map (electricchoice.com)
Interactive map of 4,500+ U.S. data centers, electricity usage by state, and the AI building boom
FracTracker National Data Centers Tracker
Environmental transparency tracker to submit missing/proposed sites, explore by region
Pennsylvania advocacy & policy resources
Model zoning ordinance for municipalities, public participation guide, step-by-step guide to passing a data center ordinance, and video resources
National advocacy group with a PA organizer (Ginny Marcille-Kerslake) who has helped communities halt data center rezonings in Chester and Montour counties
Independent local news — ongoing coverage of data center developments in Bucks County
Statewide reporting on PA data center issues, including West Rockhill and East Rockhill developments
Background reading
World Resources Institute: 7 Ways Data Centers Affect Communities (Feb 2026)
Consumer Reports: AI Data Centers — Impact on Bills, Water & More (2026)
EESI: Data Centers and Water Consumption
City & State PA: Power Plays — The Battle Over Data Centers in PA (Apr 2026)
Reed Smith: PA Legislative Initiatives on Data Centers (2025)