Loudoun County Tax Revenue Tied to Data Center Growth Amid Regulatory Changes
What happened
Loudoun County generates $1.3 billion in annual tax revenue from data centers, which accounts for 40% of the county's total budget. This revenue is received entirely by the county. However, the Power Generation and Consumption Act, signed by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey in April 2025, stripped county governments of zoning and regulatory authority for data centers.
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Why it matters
The legislation places county officials in a difficult position, requiring them to answer to constituents concerned about data centers without having the power to regulate them. In contrast, counties in West Virginia receive only 30% of the tax revenue generated by data centers, while still bearing the impacts of pollution and higher energy bills.
Both Dallas and Loudoun County are facing increasing pressure due to the expansion of data centers in their areas.
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Who's involved
- Loudoun CountyCounty that receives 100% of tax revenue generated by data centers.
- MetaTechnology company whose data center operations generate tax revenue for Loudoun County.
- AmazonTechnology company that operates data centers in Loudoun County, contributing tax revenue.
- Mike TurnerCounty official in Loudoun County who develops best practices for data centers.
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The entities involved
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Loudoun County
county in Virginia, United States
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Texas
state of the United States of America