
DATA CENTER GEARY
FACT: Geary Higgins personally profited from data centers.
In fact, it is his life's work.
Geary Higgins earned $4.5 Million at the National Electrical Contractors Association, which advertises as
"The Right Choice for Data Center Work"
Geary Higgins has deep ties to the industry
He worked as a VP for the association that builds data centers for 20 years, earning $4.5 Million.
As NECA rampantly built data centers...
Higgins received almost $3 Million
And voted to streamline data center development
While representing Loudoun County on the Board of Supervisors
FACT: Geary Higgins voted to allow data centers by right in Loudoun County in 2014.
This grew the number of data centers in Loudoun from 50 to nearly 200, with over 100 more in the pipeline.
In 2014, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors approved ZOAM 2013-0003.
Geary Higgins voted for it.
That's how data center alley exploded from 50 to nearly 200, with over 100 more in the pipeline. It allowed data centers without county approval in 5 zoning districts, and expanded their height and size. The current board overturned the policy in March, 2025.
FACT: Geary Higgins campaign is funded by donors who profit from data centers.
Data Center Donors
Higgins has taken $332,300 (and counting)
from people and organizations who profit from data centers.
All numbers sourced from vpap.org.
$155,500
National Electric Contractors Association (Michael Gilchrist et al) + Electric Workers
$92,800
Dominion Energy & Their Lobbyists
$74,000
Quanta Solutions
$10,000
Data Center Coalition, Developers, & Lobbyists
$500
Amazon.com Services LLC
Higgins' Votes as Delegate
Higgins Continuously Voted Against Even Basic Data Center Regulations
Regulation
Higgins' Vote
Require Data Centers "Be Approved Only For Areas That Are One-Quarter Mile Or More From Federal, State, Or Local Parks, Schools, And Property Zoned Or Used For Residential Use"
HB 1010, 2024
Require Developers "To Conduct Noise Impact Studies for Any Homes Or Schools Within 500 Feet"
HB 1601, 2025
Require "Localities To Conduct Water Studies Prior To Approving Data Centers."
HB 338, 2024
Require Data Centers To Disclose Noise And Environmental Impacts Before Receiving Local Approval
HB 1601, 2025
Require "Sound Profiling And Information Regarding Electrical Information Infrastructure From Data Centers And Utilities"
HB 1601, 2025
Require Plans For Data Centers To Prioritize Alternative Methods Of Cooling
HB 2377, 2025
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