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May 13, 2026
The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA are hosting a statewide virtual town hall on data centers from 7 – 9 p.m. on May 13.
In the past year, Pennsylvanians have experienced a tsunami of data center proposals. The known impacts of the data centers themselves, as well as those of the fossil fuel and nuclear infrastructure necessary to power them, are profound. Additional impacts are being identified as research struggles to catch up with the data center development.
Governor Josh Shapiro boasts that he “Gets Stuff Done.” To date, “Gets Stuff Done” has involved brokering deals, promoting industry-friendly policies and subsidies, pressing to add more power generation to the grid, and smoothing the way for data center developers with fast-tracked permitting and other assists.
The one thing he has not gotten done is hearing from his constituents. The Better Path and No False Climate Solutions PA Coalitions — have attempted to work with the Gov’s office to schedule a statewide virtual town hall. He has not made himself available for two hours to hear from the people.
Since he refused to work with us, we are now scheduling the town hall for 7 – 9 p.m. on May 13 and are inviting him, federal and state legislators, regulators, local officials, and press to attend. We will deliver a 4′ engraved invitation to his office on May 5.
Here’s how you can participate:
You can sign on to the official petition calling for Governor Shapiro to attend the town hall and hear our voices. Individual names signed in this petition will be automatically added to the physical 4′ engraved invitation we are planning on delivering to the Governor’s office on May 5th.
If you want to add your organization to the invitation, please sign up below. (If you do not want your individual name to appear on the invitation, you can specify that here as well).
The virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th, 7:00- 9:00pm.
If you would like to make a 3-minute statement at the town hall, please sign up here. Spaces are filling up fast, so sign up now!