Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative

How Virginia became the world’s data center capital and how it’s going – Mountain Media, LLC

Virginia's rapid growth as a global data center hub, particularly in Northern Virginia and Loudoun County, has brought significant economic benefits but also led to increased scrutiny over environmental impacts and resource demands. Lawmakers recently approved new regulations concerning energy consumption, water use, noise levels, and cleaner backup generators, while the state's data center tax exemption remains a subject of ongoing debate.