Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger proposed the "Data Center Accountability Framework" to tighten restrictions on data center developments. The plan aims to reduce noise pollution and water usage while promoting clean energy mandates. The proposal outlines a new approach for managing these projects across the commonwealth.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework” outlines several objectives for the commonwealth’s approach to these projects, including cutting down on noise pollution and water use tied to these projects and promoting clean energy...
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