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LA County and Virginia Adopt Moratoria on Data Center Construction

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What happened

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Jurisdictions in Los Angeles County and Virginia adopted moratoria on data center construction on November 2, 2026. This action comes as the pace of AI investment and data center growth increases exponentially. The moratoria aim to limit community impact due to concerns over water, power, and air quality. These measures are part of a broader regulatory shift in the state.

From labusinessjournal.com

Why it matters

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The moratoria and new regulations add time, paperwork, and cost for data centers. These measures are driven by concerns that rapid data center growth is straining local infrastructure and energy supply. Governor Gavin Newsom previously signed seven data center bills that require thorough environmental review for projects constructing or funding sufficient electrical and water infrastructure.

From labusinessjournal.com

Who's involved

  • Los Angeles CountyCounty jurisdiction adopting the moratoria on data center construction.
  • VirginiaState jurisdiction adopting the moratoria on data center construction.
  • Gavin NewsomGovernor who signed seven data center bills requiring environmental review.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Southern California EdisonSpeculative

    Southern California Edison might face changes in revenue or costs due to new tariffs mandating data centers pay for grid infrastructure.

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