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Roem, Guzman Bills Focus on Data Centers' Diesel Generators

Virginia legislators propose studies and tighter emission standards for diesel generators at data centers, citing over 9,000 units emitting toxins harmful to local communities.

Summary by InsideNoVA.com
There are over 9,000 backup generators that can supply emergency power to Northern Virginia data centers, some of which run on diesel and emit toxins. The use of these generators became a flashpoint in communities concerned about the health impacts of the emissions and fueled legislation in this year’s General Assembly session, as new research sheds more light on how much pollution the generators produce.

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Virginia Mercury broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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