Tensions in the data center capital of the world

Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One · Marketplace

Opublikowano: 2026-10-15

Loudoun County, Virginia, claims the highest concentration of data centers anywhere in the world. Thanks to those data centers, the county’s tax base has swelled. But data centers depreciate over time, meaning the older they are, the less tax revenue they generate. So, to keep the cash flowing, the county has needed to keep approving new ones. Cue the backlash. But first, higher energy prices are starting to really show up in producer inflation data. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. ...