DEP Approves Air Quality Permit For Installation Of 53 Emergency Power Generators At The Amazon Data Center In Salem Twp., Luzerne County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 24 PA Bulletin announcing it has approved an Air Quality Plan Approval covering the installation of 48 - 2.75 MW diesel-fired emergency generators and four 750 kW generators and one 250 kW generator at the Amazon Data Center in Salem Township, Luzerne County.  (PA Bulletin, page 544).

This permit was subject of a public comment period in October.   (PA Bulletin, page 6995).

Questions should be directed to Shailesh Patel, EEM, DEP Northeast Regional Office Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 or call 570-826-2357.

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[Posted: January 23, 2026]  PA Environment Digest