Data Centers in Virginia

Virginia: incentives, local rules, electricity and water

Tax incentives

Virginia law provides a conditional sales and use tax exemption for qualifying data-center equipment and enabling software. Eligibility includes investment, employment and wage requirements; thresholds and exceptions are set out in the statute.

Code of Virginia § 58.1-609.3 · Source checked 2026-10-14

Local moratoriums and zoning

A statewide bill is not evidence of a local moratorium. Current restrictions require a dated city or county ordinance. This section does not establish whether a moratorium applies to a particular property.

Electricity and household bills

State electricity averages do not establish a project's tariff or its effect on household bills. Project-specific conclusions require utility filings and regulator decisions. A current facility-specific bill impact is not established here.

Water and cooling

Water demand depends on the cooling system, climate, operating load and water source. A capacity figure alone cannot establish water consumption. Facility-specific withdrawal and discharge figures are unknown unless disclosed in a source.

Virginia legislation and reported bill statuses