Data center construction has exploded in recent years, with multiple states vying to lure internet giants in need of space for their physical computer systems.
For example, Northern Virginia has become known as “Data Center Alley” because of the tech-focused companies that have flocked to the area, thanks to amenities like its proximity to water needed for keeping data center buildings cool. The region has the world’s largest concentration of data centers, with more than 18 million square feet in operation and millions more being planned or developed, according to the Loudoun Virginia Economic Development Association.
