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Publications | June 17, 2025

How States Are Taking The Lead On Data Center Regulation

Law360

Authors

Michelle Kallen, William M. Keyser, Joe Bower

Overview

Steptoe partners Michelle Kallen and William Keyser, and associate Joe Bower authored an article titled "How States Are Taking The Lead On Data Center Regulation," which appeared in Law360.

The article discusses how despite the Trump administrations prioritization of data center growth and over $1.1 trillion in private investment, federal regulatory action remains limited, leaving states to lead on policy and incentives.

Read the full article in Law360.

Professionals

Michelle Kallen
Michelle Kallen, the former Solicitor General of Virginia, co-chairs Steptoe's Appeals and Advocacy practice. Building on her deep administrative law knowledge and her experience in both state and...

Partner

Government & Regulatory Litigation, Appeals & Advocacy

William M. Keyser
William Keyser focuses his practice on regulatory litigation and transactions involving US electricity and capacity markets. His clients include electric utilities, transmission providers, energy...

Partner

Energy, Energy Transition, Electric Power

Joe Bower
Joe Bower represents electric utilities and natural gas market participants in front of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He focuses on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and...

Associate

Energy, Energy Transition, Electric Power, Oil & Gas Pipelines

Practices

Government & Regulatory Litigation

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