The data center capital of the world is pushing back on data center development

At a recent Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting, officials explored overturning an exemption that allowed in-development projects to skip newly required public scrutiny.

By: Kaela Roeder

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 963

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Leaders in Loudoun County, Virginia — long considered the data center capital of the world — are working on a plan that would force nearly two dozen in-progress data center projects to face new public hearings.

At this week’s 7-hour Board of Supervisors meeting, county officials allowed 90 minutes of public commentary on the initiative. People were eager to speak up.

“It is about public trust, transparent governance and ensuring decisions with significant and lasting …

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