Washington Post – As data centers for AI strain the power grid, bills rise for everyday customers

The huge demand for electricity from data centers driving the AI boom has fallout for everyday ratepayers. Regulators are concerned. An Amazon Web Services data center in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 28. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg/Getty Images) By Evan Halper  and  Caroline O’Donovan Updated November 1, 2024 at 8:02 Read More …

MORE Transmission lines TRIGGERED BY Data Center power needs – MEETINGS OCT. 29 & 30

The Coalition to Protect PWC has been very open about our participation and takeaways from Dominion Energy’s monthly “stakeholder” meetings.  We can assure you with 100% certainty (and their meetings with us have confirmed) — EVERY new transmission line within Prince William County is triggered by load demand Read More …

Breaking News:  VIRGINIA PLANNING NUMEROUS NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Our beautiful state of Viginia is fast becoming an industrial landfill for the Data Center Industry. Things to note: The state of Virginia needs well over 23 gigawatts of power (current demand) One nuclear power plant produces merely one gigawatt The Digital Gateway alone, from Read More …

JUNE 12 – Data Center “Extension Cord” Meeting – Cuts through Gainesville

Dear Coalition supporters and neighbors, We apologize for missing in our most recent blast email a critical upcoming meeting NEXT WEEK: DOMINION ENERGY – DAVES STORE TRANSMISSION LINE Wednesday, June 12, 2024 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bull Run Middle School 6308 Catharpin Road Gainesville, VA Read More …

PWC Must SAY NO NOW to any more Data Centers!

Dear neighbors, friends, and supporters! The quote by Lao Tzu, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step,” encapsulates an essential and profound truth about life – and reversing the tide on data center sprawl.   Finally, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors reacted to Read More …

MSN report: Washington Post – America is running out of electricity as tech companies sap the country’s aging power grid

Amid record high energy demand, America is running out of electricity – The Washington Post Amid explosive demand, America is running out of power (msn.com) AI and the boom in clean-tech manufacturing are pushing America’s power grid to the brink.  Utilities can’t keep up. Story Read More …