Virginia Debates Ending Data Center Tax Breaks
#DataCenters #TaxPolicyVirginia senators voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers, requiring a 5.3% sales tax. Opponents warn it could halt industry investment, while supporters cite budget needs and national pushback on such incentives. read more
Tech Giants Seek Direct Power Plant Connections, Raising Fairness Concerns
#DataCenters #BigTechBig Tech aims to connect data centers directly to power plants to address rising electricity demands. Utilities argue that this privileges big users over others and raises fairness concerns. Federal regulators are deliberating the impact and future of such agreements. read more
#Michigan #DataCenters
Michigan's proposed legislation aims to attract tech data centers, but opponents fear it would jeopardize climate goals, raise electric rates, and strain water usage. Big tech companies lobby for bill approval. Data centers emerge as a threat to environmental goals nationwide. read more