--- title: "The Amazon Web Services (AWS) division of Amazon will invest $35 billion in the Commonwealth of Virg" description: "Amazon Web Services plans to invest $35 billion in the construction of new data centres in Virginia by 2040, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin. One" author: "Anonymous User" published: 2023-01-25 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/2723/the-amazon-web-services-aws-division-of-amazon-will-invest-35-billion-in-the-commonwealth-of-virg category: "news" tags: ["news", "investment", "information", "amazon service"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # The Amazon Web Services (AWS) division of Amazon will invest $35 billion in the Commonwealth of Virg Governor Glenn Youngkin said Friday that [**Amazon Web Services**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/63534/amazon-web-services-aws) will make Virginia's largest economic investment. Amazon expects $35 billion in state [data centres](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116053/will-run-ai-queries-on-indian-data-centres-microsoft) by 2040. \ The governor's office reported that [General Assembly](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/37766/which-city-in-india-hosted-the-19th-triennial-general-assembly-of-icomos) leaders from both parties support the proposal, which requires legislative approval of millions of dollars in incentives. \ Amazonmight receive $140 million under the Mega Data Center Incentive Program for workforce development site maintenance and other charges, according to the Associated Press. \ Youngkin stated that the investment will create more than 1,000 state jobs, compared to Amazon's 2018 Arlington County second headquarters plan's 25,000. \ AmazonSmile shutting \ AP reported General Assembly proposal will base award size on job creation. Virginia data centres will enjoy temporary sales and use tax exemptions. \ Youngkin's office said data centre locations would be chosen later. Recent state legislation limits centre sites. \ NOVA has several political data centres. 'Data Center Alley' Loudoun County has 115 data centres in 27 million square feet, according to Dgtl Infra. \ Tech businesses like NOVA for its [network access](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102574/what-are-the-features-of-google-s-beyondcorp-for-secure-network-access) point history, but neighbours complain of noise and [environmental concerns](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113813/what-measures-is-the-government-taking-to-address-rising-environmental-concerns-in-2025). \ According to the AP, data centres need noisy fans and cooling capacity. They utilise plenty of electricity and may need high-voltage transmission lines. \ BIG COMPANIES FIRING. \ Prince William County resident Bill Wright called Friday's [news](https://www.mindstick.com/developersection/news) 'intoxicating to our government.' \ Wright told the AP he doesn't oppose data centres but hopes the state puts them in ecologically favourable and job-rich rural areas. \ 'They're overwhelming Northern Virginia,' he added. [**Amazon**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/296904/what-is-amazon-kdp-how-to-publish-ebook-on-amazon-kdp) may be our Commonwealth. \ He doubts Virginia will resist northern Virginia [tech](https://www.mindstick.com/services/technologies) centres. \ Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, proposes banning data centres near natural or historic sites. \ 'Data centres are profitable but harmful to the environment. Future economies don't empty factories 'said. 'They may be obsolete in a decade. Farmland and historic sites go.' \ Without data centre protection, Virginia may be overwhelmed, Petersen said. \ 'In partnership with the Commonwealth,' Virginia [Economic Development](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113700/in-what-ways-does-access-to-quality-education-impact-economic-development) Partnership spokeswoman Suzanne Clark said Amazon Web Services is investigating sites. \ Amazon Web Services representative didn't provide the number or location of planned data centres. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/2723/the-amazon-web-services-aws-division-of-amazon-will-invest-35-billion-in-the-commonwealth-of-virg Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.