County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Virginia — 2 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Virginia clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 2 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Virginia, spanning 1 county plus statewide policy: 0 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 1 project rejection, and 1 other action such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Statewide | 1 | Solar |
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Suffolk City Council unanimously rejected a small solar farm on Old Myrtle Road after neighbors opposed the project's impact on the rural area. Councilmember Timothy Johnson noted the project was 'out of place.'
Loudoun County leaders have taken initial steps to potentially pause new data center development in the county.
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