The Data Center Coalition (DCC), representing major tech companies, has contributed $165,500 to Virginia lawmakers, marking its first political donations. This move comes as the state faces increasing pressure to regulate the rapidly growing data center industry due to rising electricity demands. Key members, including Amazon and Microsoft, aim to shape policies in their favor while preventing stricter regulations that could impact their operations. The timing aligns with Virginia's legislative session, where discussions on data center impacts are expected to be significant, highlighting the DCC's growing influence on public policy.
The Data Center Coalition's first political contributions, totaling $165,500, reflect its strategic push to influence legislative outcomes ahead of proposed regulations in Virginia.
As the demand for data centers surges, fueled by artificial intelligence, the DCC seeks to shape public policy in a state pivotal to the industry's growth.
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