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Sierra Club Backs Virginia Governor's Data Center Executive Order
Key Takeaways
- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an executive order and policy framework addressing data center development on September 18, 2026.
- The order seeks a transition away from pollution-intensive Tier II diesel backup generators and bans blanket non-disclosure agreements.
- It also expands community input opportunities and introduces incentives for clean energy power sources.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter director Connor Kish called it the strongest executive action on data center impacts in state history.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com