WA Governor Orders a Study of Data Centers’ Energy Use, Job Creation and Tax Revenue — ProPublica

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to form a workgroup to evaluate the impact of data centers on energy use, job creation, and tax revenue. This follows concerns about the substantial tax breaks given to data centers, which conflict with the state's carbon neutrality goals. The workgroup will assess the industry's energy demands and recommend policies to balance growth with sustainability and tax needs. Findings and recommendations are expected by December.