Michael Helbing, Executive Director of the Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy, and Matthew Svetz, Educational Program Specialist at Penn State Extension, will present a webinar about state and local regulation of data centers on April 7, 2026.
As data center proposals proliferate across the Commonwealth and the nation, state and local policymakers are weighing how best to respond. Decisions by legislators, regulators, and local governments will shape how energy costs and other potential impacts are managed. This webinar provides an overview of how states and municipalities are addressing data center proposals, highlighting examples of statutes and ordinances enacted to guide development and protect community interests.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Space is limited – preregistration is required. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Please register at https://extension.psu.edu/data-centers-state-and-local-regulation.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.