Virginia Taxes Data Centers

Virginia just passed its state budget — and with it, a new $600 million annual tax on data centers, targeting their electricity use. But here’s the twist: the long-standing sales tax breaks for tech infrastructure, set to expire in 2035, remain untouched — a deal the governor says can’t be broken. Supporters hail the move as funding for schools and hospitals, while critics call it rushed and opaque. Data centers face new rules on water and noise pollution starting 2030, and a joint commission will review tax exemptions by late 2026. It’s a messy compromise — taxing what they use, but protecting what they invest in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1f3b74f89086a22