PA DEP seeks public comment on air quality permit for 282 generators at Amazon data center in Bucks County

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is inviting public comments on an air quality permit for 282 generators at an Amazon data center project in Falls Township, Bucks County. The permit covers 280 natural gas-fired generators and two diesel-fired units. Comments are due by August 17, 2026, and can be submitted to the DEP Southeast Regional Office or via email. This permit is part of a broader trend of large data center developments driving demand for backup and prime power generation in Pennsylvania. The article also links to related stories about PJM capacity auctions hitting price caps and reliability shortfalls, as well as growing public opposition to AI data centers in the state. The comment period is a key opportunity for stakeholders to weigh in on local air quality impacts.