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Loudoun Pauses Data Center Expansion | Washington DC News
Loudoun County, home to over 250 data centers, is considering a temporary pause on new applications as it reevaluates zoning rules and community impacts. After removing automatic approvals last spring, the county now requires special permits to allow more public input. Supervisor Phyllis Briskman advocates for the pause to establish new standards around power, storage, and noise — arguing that the community isn’t seeing fair trade-offs for the massive tax revenue these facilities generate. This move mirrors actions in other Virginia counties like Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Front Royal, all…
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