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How One County Profited From Data Centers Amid a Growing National Backlash

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


Loudoun County, Virginia hosts more than 250 data centers and has used revenue from the facilities to reduce property taxes. Data center development has become a revenue strategy for other jurisdictions as some communities nationwide have raised concerns about the facilities.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/technology/data-centers-backlash-loudoun-virginia.html

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