Aug. 12, 2026
As data centers continue to dominate headlines, states across the country are weighing the benefits and costs of these energy-hungry facilities. While 38 states currently offer dedicated tax incentives to attract data centers, policymakers and the public have increasingly wondered whether these incentives are worth their costs. In this webinar, seasoned tax incentive evaluators will share insights from their states’ assessments of data center tax incentives and discuss how evaluators can approach this hot topic.
Speakers
- Ellen Miller, chief economic development and quantitative analyst, Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
- Eric Whitaker, research analyst, Washington Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee