September 20, 2026
Virginia tightens rules for data centers: operators banned from nondisclosure agreements
Virginia is home to the world’s largest data-center hub. That same executive order from Governor Abigail Spanberger limits permits and raises environmental requirements for sites.
Virginia is home to the world’s largest data-center hub. That same executive order from Governor Abigail Spanberger limits permits and raises environmental requirements for sites.
The order is part of the state’s broader policy on data-center operator accountability.
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