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Virginia Governor Issues Executive Order Introducing Significant New Directives for Data ...
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Virginia Governor Spanberger signed an executive order imposing new directives on data center development, including restricting incentives for projects with peak demand over 25 MW, banning NDAs hiding material project info, and mandating regulatory and community engagement measures within specified timelines.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity, and 5 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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You must reassess your Virginia data center projects immediately to align with new state rules halting incentives for large sites and demanding transparency and community input. Avoid costly delays by engaging local stakeholders and preparing for forthcoming energy and environmental regulations.
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5 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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