Virginia data center surge sparks debate over environmental and community impact
News Clip2:29WSET ABC 13·Loudoun County, VA·11/25/2025
This video discusses the surge of data center development in Virginia, which has the highest number of data centers in the country. The growth of data centers has sparked debate over the environmental and community impact of these facilities, particularly in Loudoun County. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is mentioned as a source of information on the state's data center landscape.
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Gov: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Data centers are a hot topic in the Commonwealth. We have the highest number in the country thanks to our mild climate, strong fiber network and plenty of open land.
According to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, there are almost 150 data center locations across the state, and 35 percent of hyperscale data centers are located in Virginia.
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