Lawmakers hear HB 1515 seeking temporary pause on new data‑center approvals amid energy concerns
A two‑hour docket hearing included debate on HB 1515, which would pause new local land‑use approvals for data centers until energy planning catches up (or until July 1, 2028). Environmental groups supported the pause; the Data Center Coalition and unions warned of job and economic impacts. The subcommittee carried the bill over for further work.
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Delegate Shin presented House Bill 1515, which would impose a temporary pause on local land‑use approvals for new data centers until the Commonwealth’s energy planning can catch up with the pace of development. The measure would not affect projects that already hold approvals and would expire on July 1, 2028, unless otherwise acted upon.
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