Is a Data Center Coming

Fauquier County, VA

Amazon Warrenton Data Center

Amazon Data Services. On hold.

The Warrenton Town Council approved a 220,000 square foot Amazon data center in February 2023 at Blackwell Road and Lee Highway, a roughly 550 million dollar project. A citizen lawsuit filed by Citizens for Fauquier County has stalled construction for more than three years while it works through the courts.

Status
On hold
Operator
Amazon Data Services
Applicant on record
Amazon Data Services
Location
Blackwell Road and Lee Highway, Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA (approximate, city center)
Size
MW not reported, 220,000 sq ft
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Dominion Energy
First reported
2022-11
Last updated
August 1, 2026

What happens next

Paused by the developer, a regulator, or a court. It could resume, be withdrawn, or be replaced by a new filing on the same land.

Sources

What it would mean nearby

Deferred fuel cost recovery (docket PUR-2026-00078) is pending; Dominion Energy says it would add about $7 to $9 to a typical monthly bill. Data center cost allocation and transmission rider (docket PUR-2026-00056) adds about $0.94 a month to a typical bill, decided August 1, 2026. 2025 biennial review base rate increase (docket PUR-2025-00058) adds about $11.24 a month to a typical bill from January 2026.

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Common questions

Where is the Amazon Warrenton data center?

It is in Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA.

Has the Amazon Warrenton data center been approved?

Not yet. It is on hold.

How big is the Amazon Warrenton data center?

Reported size: 220,000 square feet.

Is it near you?

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