Va. Has Nation's First Electricity Tax On Data Centers
News ClipLaw360·VA·6/29/2026
Virginia, the state with the highest concentration of data centers in the U.S., has enacted a pioneering electricity tax specifically targeting these facilities. This tax, included in the state's recently passed budget, represents a significant policy change for the data center industry.
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On June 29, 2026, Virginia, the state housing the largest number of data centers in the United States, officially enacted a new state budget. This budget notably includes a first-of-its-kind electricity tax specifically levied on data centers.
The implementation of this novel tax is expected to significantly impact the data center industry within the commonwealth, setting a precedent as the nation's first such statewide electricity tax on these facilities.