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Virginia’s Data Center Accountability Push | Roanoke News
Virginia’s data center boom hits a policy crossroads as Governor Spanberger unveils a bold new executive order aimed at accountability, transparency, and AI preparedness. The plan bans secret deals on state projects, creates community guides for development, accelerates noise regulations, and tackles backup power—while launching a dedicated AI task force to examine privacy, cybersecurity, and workforce impacts. But critics argue it falls short: it doesn’t eliminate billions in tax breaks or address the environmental toll of existing facilities. With legislative goals now set—including local approval for centers over 25 megawatts and grid upgrades—the real challenge lies ahead...
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It's September 18. This is Roanoke News Today. Local news powered by AI. Governor Spanberger just dropped a new plan for data centers in Virginia, aiming for more accountability.
This executive order tackles things like banning secret deals on state projects, creating a guide for communities looking at data center development, and speeding up rules for noise. It also includes a look at backup power for these facilities and a push for better job opportunities.
Plus, a new task force is being set up specifically to look at the risks that come with the fast growth of artificial intelligence. This move comes as Virginia, often called the data center capital of the world, grapples with the pros and cons.
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