The state’s Democratic trifecta couldn’t agree on clean energy or air-quality reforms in time for the budget, which passed this week after months of…
Virginia slaps data centers with big new tax — but no climate rules
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The state’s Democratic trifecta couldn’t agree on clean energy or air-quality reforms in time for the budget, which passed this week after months of negotiation.
Inside the fight over Virginia's data centers
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Virginia senators have voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break, requiring the industry to resume paying a minimum…
Virginia Senate Democrats are pushing to phase out the state’s sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment beginning…
No state has embraced data centers with large tax breaks more than Virginia, which houses more than 200 operational facilities.
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Amid a data center boom in the state, the tech giant backpedals on a key climate promise.
The state is straining to cope with electricity demand from data centers. Governor Abigail Spanberger thinks rejoining RGGI will…
