Environmental Organizations Call for Data Center Moratorium in Virginia

In Hanover County, environmental groups rally for statewide data center moratorium

A united front of environmental groups representing all corners of the commonwealth on Wednesday in Hanover urged the state government to implement a statewide pause on all new data center permit approvals and connections to the grid until stricter regulations for water use, energy infrastructure, and siting are enacted. Representatives from over a dozen organizations […]

Environmental organizations call for data center moratorium in Virginia

More than a dozen environmental organizations are calling for a temporary halt to data center development across Virginia, arguing the industry’s rapid growth is outpacing regulations meant to protect communities and the environment.

Virginia organizations push for pause in new data center construction

The coalition unveiled a “Pause to Protect” policy platform.

Lawmakers eye data center moratorium as Virginia environmental coalition ramps up pressure

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Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in

A coalition of environmental groups and impacted community members gathered to ask Virginia’s Governor and elected officials to support a pause on new data centers.

In Hanover County, environmental groups rally for statewide data center moratorium - Fredericksburg Free Press

Groups called for more transparency, stronger protections and for ratepayers to be shielded from shouldering the cost of energy infrastructure built for data centers.