Virginia Chamber Raises Concerns Over Spanberger Data Center Framework
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns regarding Governor Abigail Spanberger's newly announced data center accountability framework. The Chamber warned that additional industry restrictions could negatively impact future investment in Virginia and lead to rising energy costs for residents and businesses.
Governor Abigail Spanberger's newly announced data center accountability framework has drawn concerns from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber, in a Saturday statement, cautioned that additional restrictions on the industry, as proposed by the framework, could negatively impact Virginia's ability to attract new investment in the data center sector. They also highlighted potential adverse effects on residents and businesses stemming from rising energy costs. The Chamber supports efforts to protect residents and businesses but believes the framework's approach could be counterproductive.