Virginia Data Center Policy & JLARC Review

JLARC report (Dec 2024): 63M sq ft data center space, ~5,050 MW power (≈2M households). Recommendations on sales tax exemption ($928.6M FY23), energy infrastructure, cost allocation, environmental impacts. Governor vetoed HB 2094 (high-risk AI regulation). Report guides 2025 legislation; data center bills expected to be refiled.