Data centers want to build their own gas turbines. Would that skirt state renewable energy laws?
News ClipVirginia Mercury·VA·7/20/2026
Data centers in Virginia are considering building their own gas turbines for power generation. The central question is whether this strategy would enable them to bypass the state's existing renewable energy laws. This development has implications for Virginia's energy policy and environmental goals.
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Data centers want to build their own gas turbines. Would that skirt state renewable energy laws? Virginia Mercury