Virginia is at the forefront of the U.S. data center boom, with 663 operational centers and 595 more under construction or planned, the highest totals in the country. Analysts say AI demand is driving the rapid expansion, with the market expected to grow 14% annually through the decade. The industry is projected to generate $4.2 billion in tax revenue over the next ten years, while new projects continue to be announced, including two mammoth 380,000-square-foot centers. Lawmakers are set to debate potential limits on growth as the state balances economic gains with local concerns.
