Pennsylvania SB1469: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.

What the bill says

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 1302.1. Large load hyperscale data center tariffs. (a) Development of tariffs.--The commission shall promulgate regulations to develop a large load tariff for hyperscale data centers and require each electric distribution company subject to the commission's jurisdiction to institute the large load tariff for hyperscale data centers. The large load tariff for hyperscale data centers shall adhere to cost-causation and at a minimum shall: (1) Establish a separate rate class for hyperscale data centers. (2) Account for full costs of service and ensure that the cost is not shifted to the general body of ratepayers, including connection, transmission and any other infrastructure costs. (3) Account for operations and maintenance expenses. (4) Account for other costs required to serve a hyperscale data center customer. (b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Data center." A facility or group of facilities, including an ancillary use or associated structure located on the …

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Sponsors

• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Lynda Schlegel Culver (R, SD-027)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 24, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1469?

SB1469 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.

What does SB1469 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.

What is the status of SB1469?

In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 24, 2026 (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1469?

Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1469?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1469