Virginia
Data centers in Virginia
The Census tracks 5 major data center projects in Virginia, with 900 MW of planned capacity: 1 proposed, 1 approved, 1 under construction, 1 cancelled, 1 denied.
Virginia data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services Louisa County campuses Louisa, Louisa County |
Under construction | 600 MW | Amazon (AWS) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Google Botetourt County Data Center Campus Botetourt County |
Approved | 300 MW | Sep 4, 2026 | |
| Balico data center campus and gas plant Chatham, Pittsylvania County |
Denied | — | Balico | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Prince William Digital Gateway Gainesville, Prince William County |
Cancelled | — | Compass Datacenters, QTS Data Centers | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Spring Valley Technology Park Loudoun County |
Proposed | — | Active Infrastructure | Sep 15, 2026 |
Recent changes in Virginia
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Spring Valley Technology Park VA
Board of Supervisors votes 7-1-1 to have staff draft a resolution pausing new data center applications for 12 months; final vote expected in October WJLA -
Google Botetourt County Data Center Campus VA
Appalachian Power files application with the State Corporation Commission for grid upgrades to serve the campus Cardinal News -
Amazon Web Services Louisa County campuses VA
Virginia DEQ discharge (VPDES) permit for cooling water discharge into Sedges Creek takes effect Tammy Purcell (Substack) -
Google Botetourt County Data Center Campus VA
County issues grading plans and land disturbance permit Botetourt County, VA -
Spring Valley Technology Park VA
Planning Commission votes 5-0 to recommend denial, following staff recommendation Loudoun Times-Mirror -
Google Botetourt County Data Center Campus VA
Google announces air-cooled technology for the first data center building Botetourt County, VA -
Prince William Digital Gateway VA
QTS files appeal petitions with the Supreme Court of Virginia Virginia Business -
Prince William Digital Gateway VA
Board of County Supervisors unanimously votes not to appeal Virginia Business
How many data centers are in Virginia?
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 5 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Virginia is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Botetourt County · Loudoun County · Louisa County · Pittsylvania County · Prince William County
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