Commission discusses data‑center readiness and infrastructure limits
Commissioners discussed whether Washington County should prepare data‑center ordinances and expressed concern about existing transmission/substation capacity; staff suggested a proactive review and potential meetings with supervisors and utilities before any ordinance work.
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Commissioners spent substantial time discussing data centers, transmission capacity and whether the county should prepare zoning rules before applications arrive. Staff and commissioners noted that Loudoun and other Northern Virginia localities have extensive experience with large data‑center builds and that proactive local rules may be prudent.
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