Roadmap Timeline with Milestones
Immediate Actions (2025–2026)
Lay the foundation, accelerate approvals, and send strong market signals.
By Late 2025
Build a statewide inventory of redevelopment/reinvestment sites, including public lands with infrastructure and remediation assessments
By Early 2026
Elevate “No-Bottleneck Sites” with zoning and approvals in place for rapid deployment
By Early 2026
Launch the AI Manufacturing Scaling Initiative to help Pennsylvania manufacturers integrate AI tools, increase production efficiency, and strengthen supply chain readiness
By Early 2026
Advance an AI-Activated Corridor in a region with aligned assets and innovation anchors
By 2026
Develop model zoning templates and technical assistance municipalities
By 2026
Commission a joint study with PJM, DOE, and PUC to identify priority transmission corridors and upgrade opportunities
By 2026
Deploy rapid-deployment training cohorts with unions, workforce boards, and higher education
By 2026
Establish a centralized AI-Energy-Data Center Coordination Office to align siting, funding, and regulatory processes
By Late 2026
Conduct statewide talent demand assessments for AI, data, and energy-related occupations
Mid-Term Actions (2027–2029)
Scale pilot successes, expand co-location, and deepen community and local engagement.
By 2027
Modernize permitting systems and establish time-certain review processes across state agencies
By 2027
Enhance Pennsylvania’s business site listings with energy attributes, advanced technologies, and interconnection contacts
By 2028
Publish standardized site readiness scorecards and fiscal impact models to guide investors and communities
By 2028
Strengthen partnerships with PSATS, PML and CCAP to deploy model CBAs and training for local officials
By 2028
Deploy a statewide AI literacy program through schools, libraries, and community colleges
By 2029
Expand pre-apprenticeship and career-connected learning programs in high-growth corridors
By 2029
Coordinate federal and state funding streams to close infrastructure gaps at priority sites
Long-Term Actions (2030–2035)
Build sustainable ecosystems, modernize energy systems, and secure global leadership.
By 2030
Establish multi-decade Innovation Corridors anchored by data centers, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy projects
By 2030–2032
Expand Pennsylvania’s all-of-the-above clean energy mix: SMRs, renewables paired with long-duration energy storage, hydrogen, natural gas with CCS, and fuel cells
By 2032
Build a resilient transmission backbone interconnected with PJM but optimized for Pennsylvania’s growth
By 2033
Scale distributed energy solutions such as microgrids, demand response, and waste heat reuse
By 2033
Create statewide talent centers of excellence in AI, energy, and advanced manufacturing
By 2034
Launch international recruitment strategies and population attraction initiatives tied to livable, well-served communities
By 2035
Position Pennsylvania as a leader in next-generation technologies including robotics, automation, and quantum computing
By 2035
Showcase Pennsylvania’s accomplishments to solidify its position as a global hub for AI and energy innovation
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