Virginia’s federal lawmakers lock in on regulating data centers
Subramanyam has introduced proposals addressing data-center energy costs, community siting, resource-use information and security risks.
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Virginia Reps. Suhas Subramanyam and Sen. Mark Warner have proposed federal measures addressing data-center siting, resource-use disclosures and community protections. Their proposals come as Virginia faces extensive data-center development and related demands on power and water infrastructure.
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Representative proposing federal measures on data-center costs, siting, disclosures and security
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Senator proposing federal measures on data-center disclosures and tax incentives
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