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Listen "Energy Landscape of Virginia | Episode 13 | Virginia General Assembly Update – Legislation on Data Centers and Utility-Scale Solar"
Episode Synopsis
Joe Lerch and VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch provide an update on the status of legislation relating to Data Centers and Utility-Scale Solar.Where to find out more about topics covered in this episodeJLARC "Data Centers in Virginia" ReportHB 1601/SB 1449 – Siting of Data Centers; Site AssessmentHouse Budget Amendment – Extends the sunset date for sales tax exemption for data centers from 2035 to 2050Senate Budget Amendment – Requires data center operators to meet energy efficiency standards to qualify for sales tax exemptionCapitol Contact ALERT: VACo Opposes Bill Mandating Targets for Utility-Scale Solar in Comprehensive Plans (January 29, 2025)Bills to Mandate Counties put State Targets for Utility-Scale Solar in Comprehensive Plans Fail (February 4, 2025)Action Item: Oppose Bill to Mandate Statewide Standards for Solar Facilities (February 13, 2025)
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