2026–2028 budget — Item 3-5.24 Data Center Electricity Consumption Tax

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Jun 30, 2026

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Imposes a temporary $0.011 per kWh electricity-consumption tax on data centers from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, administered by the State Corporation Commission with annual collections above $600 million subject to pro-rata refunds.

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Linked record: budget.lis.virginia.gov

Sponsor / agency: Luke E. Torian

Record last checked: Oct 13, 2026

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