York County PA grapples with potential data center invasion

A surge in proposed data centers in York County, Pennsylvania, is causing concern among residents and officials. Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and water, raising questions about infrastructure and utility costs for consumers. Pennsylvania is working to attract data center investment with tax incentives while also developing regulations to protect ratepayers. York County is an attractive location for developers due to its power generation capacity and proximity to major East Coast telecommunications lines. Back in May or June, David Naylor, chairman of the East Manchester Township board of supervisors, received a call from a woman who told him…