The Brief
- A northern Virginia congressman proposed a plan that would change how data centers are built and regulated.
- The plan would require large data centers to cover the costs of related power grid and security upgrades.
- Supporters of the industry argue data centers are critical to the technology infrastructure we rely on.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – A Northern Virginia congressman is pushing a new national plan that would change how data centers are built and regulated.
What we know:
In parts of Northern Virginia, data centers have been rapidly expanding, particularly in Ashburn, an industrial area that is home to multiple massive facilities. …