DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit For 176 - 3.25 MW Backup Diesel Generators For A.I. Data Center In Former LSC Communication East Facility, City Of Lancaster

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 15 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval covering the installation of 176 - 3.25 MW backup diesel generators to serve the Greenfield Road Owner, LLC A.I. data center project in the former LSC Communication East facility in the City of Lancaster. (PA Bulletin, page 7905)

DEP is accepting public comments on the application until December 15-- 30 days from the notice.

No public hearing has been scheduled, but one may be requested.

The permit file may be reviewed by contacting DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office at 717-705-4700.

Comments on the application should be directed to the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, 17110-8200.

Read the entire PA Bulletin Notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 7905)

Questions and comments should be directed to Vincent Pascucci, P.E., Permit Section Chief, at 717-705-4862.

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(Photo: Inside Climate News: Data Centers’ Use Of Diesel Generators for Backup Power Is Commonplace And Problematic)

[Posted: November 14, 2025]  PA Environment Digest