Data Center Virginia 2026 Legislative Update: Data Center Bills - Video Recording
2026 Virginia Data Center Legislative Update
In this webinar, Williams Mullen attorneys Bradley J. Nowak, Chair of the firm’s Energy, Environment and Regulatory (EER) Section and Co‑Chair of the Data Center Practice, and Christopher J. McDonald, Director of Government Relations, provide an in‑depth update on 2026 Virginia legislation impacting data centers.
The discussion examines Virginia’s current political and regulatory landscape and highlights key legislative developments affecting data center development, operations, and long‑term planning. Topics include proposed and enacted measures related to energy procurement and transmission, siting and land use requirements, water usage reporting, backup generation standards, clean energy obligations, and the future of the data center retail sales and use tax exemption. The presenters also explore how legislative decisions intersect with infrastructure demands, environmental considerations, and state and local oversight.
Drawing on Williams Mullen’s integrated capabilities across Data Centers and Government Relations, this webinar offers practical insights for developers, operators, investors, and other stakeholders navigating Virginia’s evolving data center market.
For a broader look at 2026 energy legislation shaping Virginia’s power markets and infrastructure, view our 2026 Virginia Energy Legislative Update here or scroll below to Related Insights & Events.
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