Bob Brooks
Democratic · PA House - District 7 MIXED RECORDOutside AI PAC Money: $263.2K
Position on Hyperscale Data Centers
Bob Brooks supports regulating data centers to prevent grid strain and utility bill increases, while welcoming economic diversification that benefits the broader community.
Verified Quotes & Evidence
"My part of Northampton is facing similar issues with these warehouses and data centers being built too close to homes and schools. New Jersey is already feeling the effects of unrestricted warehouse and data center development on their daily lives and electricity bills."
Date: 2026-05
→ Source: Campaign Issues Page
"Utility costs are already too high. The last thing we need are data centers raising our energy costs while an out-of-state corporation gets rich. I'm grateful Governor Shapiro is taking these steps to protect regular Pennsylvanians and allow communities to veto data center proposals in their backyard."
Date: 2026-08
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"Brooks... has praised Gov. Josh Shapiro for signing an executive order curbing data center development and supports local authorities having control over data center development, according to his campaign website."
Date: 2026-09
→ Source: Keystonenewsroom