A group of lawmakers from both parties is seeking state oversight on the growth of data centers. Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that the state should not hinder data center growth.
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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 that they – and Dominion Energy – say are poised to drive up Virginians’ electricity bills.
The bills take a different approach from the several bills sidetracked last year, by outlining a state role, through rate regulation, permitting, tax incentives and data disclosure. Measures echoing the 2024 session’s effort to give localities more zoning control are also in the hopper this year.
Data centers, like the one QTS operates in Henrico County, require a constant supply of electricity.
