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Virginia Dems clinch deal to tax data centers
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (800+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. EXPLORE COVERAGE GET ACCESS By Adam Aton | 06/22/2026 06: 49 AM EDT The budget agreement would levy a new, capped tax on the industry's power usage, while preserving its existing tax breaks. Democratic state…...
Solar emerges as winner under new Virginia laws
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (195+ words) By Adam Aton | 04/15/2026 06: 57 AM EDT Gov. Abigail Spanberger's emphasis on affordability is boosting a power source that's relatively cheap and quick to build. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), seen here delivering her State of the Commonwealth address in January, signed into…...
Virginia updates laws on EV chargers, transmission lines
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (198+ words) By Adam Aton | 04/01/2026 06: 37 AM EDT The moves come on the heels of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) creating a new Cabinet-level role for energy. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on…...
Data center tax breaks divide Virginia Dems, stalling budget
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (191+ words) By Adam Aton | 03/16/2026 06: 19 AM EDT The fight demonstrates the data center industry's enduring political power, even as much of the public sours on the energy-hungry facilities. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, seen above delivering the Democratic response to this year's State…...