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Key bill on data center oversight fails; rural-suburban split emerging

Key bill on data center oversight fails; rural-suburban split emerging


Published on 2025-01-17 08:00:39 - Richmond
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  • A centerpiece of a bipartisan push to strengthen Virginia's oversight of data centers failed in a early General Assembly test.

The article from Richmond.com discusses the growing concerns over the expansion of data centers in Virginia, particularly focusing on the legislative and environmental impacts. Virginia, hosting the largest data center market in the world, is seeing a surge in these facilities due to the demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. The Virginia General Assembly is grappling with how to manage this growth, balancing economic benefits with environmental and community concerns. Key issues include the high energy consumption of data centers, their impact on local power grids, noise pollution, and the conversion of land that could otherwise be used for residential or other commercial purposes. Legislation is being considered to regulate where data centers can be built, how they are taxed, and their environmental footprint, with some lawmakers pushing for more stringent controls while others highlight the economic advantages these centers bring to the state.

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[ https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-data-centers-general-assembly/article_8e6621c2-d457-11ef-8c6c-efa926ad273c.html ]
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