Virginians Lobby for Statewide Data Center Reform in Richmond

The Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition announced a Lobby Day on Feb. 9, 2026 in Richmond to advocate for data center reform legislation.

• Lobby Day details: Coalition kickoff on Feb. 9, 2026 at 8 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (815 East Grace Street, Richmond); nearly 200 Virginians expected to travel to Richmond to meet with legislators; media invited to RSVP to Mike Doble (mdoble@pecva.org). Several bills may face floor action on Feb. 9, including HB155/SB619, HB284/SB371, HB507, HB496, HB589/SB553, HB658/SB339, HB897/SB465.
• Coalition priorities & background: The Coalition supports four pillars—state oversight, enhanced transparency, ratepayer protections, and tax incentive reform—and represents 50+ organizations (e.g., CCAN Action Fund, Piedmont Environmental Council, National Parks Conservation Association, Clean Virginia, Nature Forward, Potomac Conservancy). The release cites an ICPRB-related projection that data centers could use 33% of the Potomac Basin’s water (per Ken Wright).