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 …