Amazon to Invest $20 Billion in Pennsylvania Data Centers Amid Local Pushback
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTUREFUSION & ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER
Amazon plans to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania for data centers focused on cloud computing and AI, with significant developments in the Susquehanna Valley. However, local municipalities, particularly in Montour County, are facing regulatory challenges and grassroots opposition, leading to the withdrawal of some proposals and rejections of others due to infrastructure and environmental concerns. Ongoing projects in the area include a new plant by Il Pastaio, set to open in 2026.

Dec 31, 2025, 12:06 PM