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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday imposing new restrictions on large AI data centers, including rules aimed at making developers pay for their impact on the state's electrical grid. Executive Order 2026-05 establishes new requirements for data centers with peak electricity demand above 25 megawatts. Developers seeking a streamlined state review must agree to Pennsylvania's environmental, energy, workforce, and community requirements and obtain necessary local a...