'We’ve been screwed': How one county shifted on data centers

In Virginia, Loudoun County has experienced significant industrial growth regarding digital infrastructure. During the previous year, the local government issued building permits for more than 10 million square feet of data center space. This massive expansion highlights the scale of development occurring within the region as it continues to facilitate the growth of data centers, reflecting a substantial increase in the physical footprint of these facilities across the county's landscape during that specific timeframe.