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Glenn Youngkin is the Governor of Virginia, a state that has become a competing destination for data center development and energy resources in the broader regional market that includes Texas.
April 4, 2026
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Developers Who Own Their Power Are Writing the New Site Selection Rules
Virginia leads in siting rules and water disclosure requirements, with its legislature sending Governor Spanberger a "high use energy facility" permitting bill.
February 20, 2026
Big Tech's Grid Bypass Meets a 14-State BacklashThe $2 billion annual cost of Virginia's datacenter tax exemption is a flashpoint, with approaches ranging from extension to 2050 (outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin's budget) to outright cancellation (Sen. Danica Roem, D-Loudoun).
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