Data center developer offers $10,000 per household for Pennsylvania project approval

NorthPoint Development wants to build a data center on 1,300 acres near Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, and has offered $10,000 checks to 4,500 households plus up to $120 million for local services over 15 years. Many residents oppose the plan, citing noise, water and energy costs, property value concerns and distrust of officials.

• Facility would cover 1,300 acres in the Pocono foothills
• Offer includes $10,000 per household and up to $120M over 15 years
• Hazle Township already rejected the project on zoning grounds
• Residents cite noise, water, energy and property value worries