Virginia data center surge sparks debate over environmental and community impact

Data centers are a hot topic in the Commonwealth. We have the highest number in the country thanks to our mild climate, strong fiber network and plenty of open land.

According to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, there are almost 150 data center locations across the state, and 35 percent of hyperscale data centers are located in Virginia.

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