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Subcommittee considers multiple data‑center measures: cost allocation, co‑op subsidiaries, undergrounding pilot and performance standards
Summary
Lawmakers considered a string of data‑center measures ranging from SCC cost‑allocation reviews and cooperative subsidiary authority to an undergrounding pilot and a performance‑based tax incentive package tied to cleaner backup generation and clean‑energy procurement.
A cluster of bills and proposals concerning data‑center growth, grid impacts and siting drew extended testimony from local officials, utilities, environmental advocates and industry representatives.
Cost allocation and rate protection: Delegate Maldonado presented a bill asking the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to examine whether current cost‑allocation practices protect non‑data‑center customers from disproportionate rate increases tied to rapid data‑center load growth. Witnesses, including Laura Gonzalez of Clean Virginia and several conservation groups, argued the JLARC report shows current structures may not fully insulate residential customers as data‑center demand increases. The sponsor said the SCC would have until Jan. 1, 2026 to review allocation formulas. Opponents, including the Department of Energy and the Data Center…
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