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Virginia lawmakers consider bills increasing data center regulations
Virginia is considered the data center capital of the world, with more growth on the way. But now the General Assembly is considering a series of bills that could create new limits as Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushes for continued development.
As data center boom continues, Va. legislators broach new regulations
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers seeks to balance economic growth with energy fairness and environmental protections.
Virginia Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Push To Stem Data Center Growth
A series of bills filed Tuesday could expand Virginia lawmakers' ability to restrict data center development in the commonwealth.
Bipartisan General Assembly group seeks regulation of Virginia data centers
A bipartisan bloc of legislators from across the state is pushing for state oversight on the so far unregulated growth of energy-hungry data centers.
State lawmakers consider regulations on data centers
State lawmakers consider regulations on data centers
Virginia lawmakers push to regulate booming data center industry
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a set of bills that would set limits on data centers amid a major spike in development.
Legislators introduce package on ‘unprecedented challenges’ of data centers popping up around Virginia
Legislators plan to announce a package about the impact and “unprecedented challenges” data centers have put on Virginia’s energy grid, environment and communities.
How lawmakers hope to regulate data centers in Virginia
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced a series of bills Tuesday at the General Assembly aimed at regulating Virginia's data center industry, which is particularly robust in Northern Virginia and parts of Central Virginia.
E&E1d
Virginia bills aim to address data centers’ wild growth
The energy-intensive buildings have spread rapidly in northern Virginia, driving up electricity demand and cost.
Commercial Observer1d
BlackChamber Group Lands $1.2B for Data Center Construction in Northern Virginia
Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm BlackChamber Group landed $1.2 billion in construction financing from three ...
Editorial: Data centers benefit Virginia, but supporting them requires better planning
The General Assembly can act to preserve the benefits of data center growth in Virginia while minimizing some of the negative ...
Bristol Herald Courier6d
Data centers fuel Virginia’s growth
Virginia has become a global leader for data centers, which provide the digital infrastructure powering our innovation economy, keeping us connected and helping us move through our daily lives ...
Richmond6d
Commentary: Data centers are driving Virginia's economic growth
Virginia has become a global leader for data centers, which provide the digital infrastructure powering our innovation economy, keeping us connected and helping us move through our daily lives ...
WRIC21d
Booming data center industry both helps and hurts Virginia, JLARC study finds
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia is considered the data center capital of the world by many. While this comes with several benefits, it also presents several challenges, according to a new study ...