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 that will evaluate the impact of data centers on energy use, job creation, and state tax revenue. This initiative follows concerns about the industry's significant energy consumption conflicting with the state's carbon neutrality goals. The workgroup will assess tax incentives for data centers and recommend policies to balance industry growth with sustainability and energy constraints. Findings and recommendations are expected by December.