HB1834Introduced in the House
Providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.
Introduced by Robert Matzie, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.
Where it stands
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN3061, FINAL PASSAGE · March 24, 2026
104
Yes
95
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
200 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | No |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | No |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | No |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Energy
Reported as amended
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (104-95)
In the Senate
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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