Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

News ClipBenzie County Record Patriot·Loudoun County, VA·3/12/2026

Loudoun County, Virginia is experiencing a data center boom, with major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta building facilities there. Officials are debating whether to scrap the county's tax breaks for data centers as concerns rise over the environmental impact and strain on the power grid and water supply.

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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks  Benzie County Record Patriot