NC bills target data center boom, seeking tax changes, consumer protections

The North Carolina Dept. of Commerce estimates that data centers currently receive about $50 million each year in state sales and use tax exemptions.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,002

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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North Carolina lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working on regulating data centers this year, receiving guidance from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and local municipalities.

The measures come about amid an anticipated data center boom in the state.

At the moment, North Carolina offers sales tax exemptions on data center purchases of electricity and equipment. These tax breaks were initially enacted in 2006 and expanded in 2015 as a way to attract …

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