Laws by state (Virginia)
Virginia's Data Center Tax Break: Who Really Pays?
Virginia gives data centers a large tax break that state analysts say drives most of the build-out. Here is what the 2026 fight over it means for homeowners.
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The Safeguards Virginia Wants to Attach to Data Centers
Beyond the tax fight, Virginia lawmakers are weighing bills on data center water use, air permits, backup generators, and siting. Here is what is on the table for neighbors.
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Laws by state (New York)
New York's Proposed Data Center Moratorium, Explained
A New York bill would pause permits for large data centers for at least three years while the state studies their energy, water, and pollution impacts. Here is what it would do.
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The process (Laws by state: Virginia)
How Virginia Communities Are Pushing Back on Data Centers
Virginia's state watchdog documented data center harms, lawmakers required local impact studies, and counties tightened zoning. Here is how communities are using those tools.
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The science and evidence
Why the AI Data Center Boom Strains Your Power and Water
AI is driving a massive jump in data center power demand, pushing operators toward new gas and nuclear plants and into rural towns. Here are the numbers and what they mean for neighbors.
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