How states are tackling energy needs of data centers.

In Virginia, Dominion Energy said the state will need new gas generation to handle the energy needs of datacenter in the state. The Virginia Legislature also wants to address datacenter and energy use with legislation that would tie data center tax breaks to their energy standards.  Data centers would only qualify for tax breaks if they maximized energy efficiency and found renewable resources. 

In Georgia, the Governor vetoed a bill, HB 1092 (2024 | GA) that would halt tax breaks for data centers.

Route Fifty | Data centers demand a massive amount of energy. Here’s how some states are tackling the industry’s impact.