Virginia Moves to Restrict Data Center Development
September 18, 2026
Virginia's executive order empowers local communities to slow down and regulate the approval process for new data centers. The order also prohibits executive branch officials from signing NDAs regarding data center operations.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderYou may face increased friction and longer lead times when planning infrastructure in the data center capital.
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investorThis signals potential regulatory risk for companies heavily reliant on Virginia-based capacity.