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Sierra Club Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger's Data Center Executive Order and ...
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order and policy framework to regulate data center development, targeting reductions in diesel generator pollution, increasing community input, promoting clean energy, and banning non-disclosure agreements that obscure environmental impacts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure, and 5 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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You must adapt your data centre plans in Virginia as new regulations push for cleaner backup power and increased transparency. This order opens a window to engage communities earlier and position your projects as sustainable leaders.
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5 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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