DMV DATA CENTER BRIEFING
Updated July 27, 2026 · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia refreshes its public index of issued data center air permits
How to use Virginia DEQ’s issued data center air-permit index to review facilities, emergency generators, conditions, and current public records.
WHY IT MATTERS IN THE DMV
Virginia DEQ’s public index gives residents a direct route to issued air permits associated with data center facilities, including approvals tied to emergency generators. An index entry confirms a public record exists; the permit itself contains the operative limits, testing, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
For a complete review, match the facility name and regional office to the current project phase, then read the issued permit alongside local land-use approvals, generator specifications, testing schedules, and any later amendments.
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