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Gov. Spanberger Moves to Rein In Virginia’s Data Center Boom Without a Moratorium

Plan would eliminate automatic local approval for any data center using more than 25 megawatts of power

Akshaya Krishnan

Akshaya Krishnan

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Gov. Spanberger Moves to Rein In Virginia’s Data Center Boom Without a Moratorium
Virginia lawmakers are weighing new laws for data center development.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026 - Virginia’s governor is taking steps to curb data center growth in the commonwealth, unveiling new transparency, environmental and cost-allocation rules for the industry. 

According to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D, her new executive order establishes stronger state oversight of data center development. "Starting today, this industry won't have carte blanche to play by their own rules in Virginia," she said Sept. 18 at a press conference in Richmond

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