Data Center Reform Lobby Day
February 9 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Data Center Reform Coalition is excited to announce our 2026 Lobby Day slated for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Together, we are urging state lawmakers to take action on the unchecked, exponential growth of data centers in Virginia.
This event is your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in your district for a smarter development approach to data centers in our state.
Background: Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers in the world, dwarfing all other global markets. Each of these data centers consumes as much power as a small city, creating a huge increase in future electricity infrastructure needs, and their continued, unfettered growth will have a disastrous impact on ratepayers, our communities, and the environment.
Several pieces of legislation have been introduced for the 2026 General Assembly session that advocate for a smarter development approach and embrace our four main pillars of reform:
- Enhanced Transparency
- State Oversight
- Protections for Families and Businesses
- Incentives for Efficiency
We believe we can get legislation in place this year to bring about a smarter digital future for our state. Help us spread the word in February!
How it works: You will be led in your meetings by a lobbying expert and joined by others in your district, so there is no need to be a seasoned advocate. Moreover, the Coalition will host a prep meeting, open to all who register, to answer questions and go over what we are asking lawmakers to support.
About the Data Center Reform Coalition
The Data Center Reform Coalition is comprised of more than 50 environmental, conservation, historic preservation and climate advocacy groups, we well as representatives from diverse communities and neighborhoods across the Commonwealth.
Questions? Contact Jared Mummert, PEC Senior Data Center Reform Campaign Coordinator, at [email protected].