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The data center boom comes to the Fredericksburg region$
The Fredericksburg region of Virginia is experiencing a significant data center boom, primarily in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, with millions of square feet approved and more proposed. While these developments promise substantial local tax revenue, they also raise concerns regarding water and electricity consumption, environmental impact, and resident opposition. Local governments are actively managing this growth through specific zoning, permitting, and utility requirements.
7/5/2026
