Data center reform is a growing issue for the Virginia legislature and communities across Northern Virginia. Join the INW Climate and Data Center Reform Legislative Liaison Team and expert guest speakers to understand what’s at stake on energy and accountability, learn about key reform efforts, and connect to the fights happening in our own backyards.
The session will cover:
– Why Northern Virginia hosts the highest concentration of data centers in the world
– **Ting Waymouth, Northern Virginia Organizer, [Chesapeake Climate Action Network](https://chesapeakeclimate.org/)**: The environmental costs of data centers and their impact on local resources
– **Jared Mummert, Senior Data Center Reform Campaign Coordinator, [The Piedmont Environmental Council](https://www.pecva.org/)**: An overview of the state-level legislative landscape, including what passed in 2026, and key issues to watch in 2027)
– How to get involved in INW’s efforts to advance data center reform at the state and local levels
Audience discussion and questions are encouraged! This webinar will kick off a series of locally focused conversations exploring how data center growth is affecting our region. Future sessions will dive deeper into local projects, policy debates, and opportunities for engagement – join us to learn what’s happening in your community and how you can help shape the future of data center reform.