Electric Utility Substations on the same property as the Data Center they serve must be located on the side or rear of a Data Center Principal Building so they are screened from public view and must not be located in a required front yard. On-site substations do not require a buffer or screening between the Data Center Principal Building and the substation.

All new electric lines on the site of a data center development, both transmission and distribution, must be located underground if technically possible. On-site power lines of 34.5 kV and below must be located underground. The developer may request a waiver regarding power line location. The waiver must be in writing and shall accompany and be part of the application for Land Development review. All new electrical lines, both transmission and distribution, must be located underground.

The Data Center Electric Utility Substation shall be setback 200 feet from all adjoining properties lines and roadways. The setback for residential structures shall be 500 feet from the residential structure not on the project parcel. Setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the compound containing the substation to the property boundary of the lot it occupies.

Any energy generation system designed or used to supply power directly to a Data Center during normal operations, including solar, wind, fossil fuel, or nuclear energy generating systems, shall not be considered part of the Data Center use. Such systems shall be considered a separate use and shall be approved according to the zoning regulations applicable to such use.

All generators, whether portable or fixed/permanent, shall be equipped with functioning mufflers and enclosures to comply with the noise limits in § 808.10 and all other applicable noise restrictions contained within the Luzerne County Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, all generators shall be Tier IV diesel certified generators.

Non-residential or non-light commercial portable or backup generators shall not be operated between 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. except during declared emergencies as ordered by Luzerne County EMA and/or grid/utility operator with applicable authority unless the facility is deemed essential.

Renewable energy sources are encouraged to be utilized to offset energy consumption from offsite sources. Rooftop solar and onsite windmills can be implemented to minimize power consumption from other sources and reduce strain on the power grid. See § 542, 543, and 551 for all solar and wind zoning regulations, dimensional standards will be regulated by data center amendment.

Alternative energy sources, including, but not limited to, on-site nuclear and other technologies, shall may require further approval standards.

All Bulk Fuel Storage must comply to the supplemental land use regulations detailed in Section 508.

1. On-site or behind the meter generation using natural gas, renewable fuels, or other clean sources when used to improve reliability, efficiency, or sustainability is permissible. All systems shall meet environmental, safety, and utility interconnection standards.