Prince William Times: Residents, environmental groups protest letting data centers run their diesel generators nonstop

Residents, environmental groups protest letting data centers run their diesel generators nonstop | News | princewilliamtimes.com DEQ proposal aims to reduce strain on the electric grid By Peter Cary Piedmont Journalism Foundation  Updated Mar 7, 2023 Kyle Hart, of the National Parks Conservation Association, speaks Read More …

Virginia Mercury: Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting

https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/02/23/across-the-country-a-big-backlash-to-new-renewables-is-mounting/ By Robert Zullo/Virginia Mercury Feb 25, 2023 Wind turbines in Hardin County, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023 Robert Zullo / States Newsroom   Bucyrus, Ohio – In four terms as a county elected official in northern Ohio, it was the most contentious issue Doug Read More …

Commentary: Are Virginia ratepayers and residents subsidizing the data center industry? – Virginia Mercury

Are Virginia ratepayers and residents subsidizing the data center industry? – Virginia Mercury COMMENTARY Are Virginia ratepayers and residents subsidizing the data center industry? FEBRUARY 2, 2023 12:05 AM A data center in Haymarket, Virginia. (Hugh Kenny) By Chris Miller Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Jan. 20 announcement Read More …

Potomac Local: DEQ fears Northern Virginia lacks electricity to power data centers

DEQ fears Northern Virginia lacks electricity to power data centers (potomaclocal.com) Potomac Local NewsToday at 1:21pm [Photo: American Public Power Association/Unsplash] Virginia officials are concerned there may not be enough electricity to go around and power Northern Virginia’s data centers under extreme conditions. The state’s Read More …

Get YOUR Message ON THE RECORD For Senate Bill 1078!

Senator Chap Petersen’s Senate Bill 1078 is before the Senate Rules Committee for vote this Friday morning, February 3! Your written support to the committee is needed TODAY to get your input on the record with Committee members to VOTE YES on SB1078.  Petersen’s Senate Joint Resolution SJR 240 may also be voted on Read More …

Prince William Times: Trade unions back massive ‘rural crescent’ data center plan

Trade unions back massive ‘rural crescent’ data center plan | News | princewilliamtimes.com Union heads say the projects would generate construction jobs for years By Daniel Berti Times Staff Writer Oct 14, 2021 Updated Jan 30, 2023 Prince William already has one of the largest concentrations of Read More …

BisNow: All Is Not Well (And It Could Get Worse) At The Center Of The U.S. Data Center Universe

All Is Not Well (And It Could Get Worse) At The Center Of The U.S. Data Center Universe (bisnow.com) December 1, 2022 Dan Rabb, Bisnow Data Centers Reporter  Data center developers in Northern Virginia are running into growing opposition from local residents — and insiders warn Read More …

Data Center Frontier: Dominion Resumes New Connections, But Loudoun Faces Lengthy Power Constraints

Dominion Resumes New Connections, But Loudoun Faces Lengthy Power Constraints (datacenterfrontier.com) BY RICH MILLER – SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 1 COMMENT A large power substation in Data Center Alley in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo: Rich Miller) Dominion Energy says it has resumed providing new connections to some Read More …

Bull Run Observer – Opinion: A look at the numbers:  Can Dominion supply electricity needed to operate PWDG?  Reader doubts grid will hold up

A look at the numbers:  Can Dominion supply electricity needed to operate PWDG?  Reader doubts grid will hold up September 16, 2022 Dear Prince William County: The Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2021-00004 states that 27.6 million square feet of data centers (DCs) are being requested/planned.  Read More …

Bull Run Observer: Petition drives continue on attempts to recall Gainesville Supervisor and Chair of PWC Board of Supervisors

The Coalition is continuing to collect signatures for both the Candland and Wheeler recall petitions. ———————————————————– By E. Bruce Davis September 16, 2022 Elena Schlossberg, executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, recently reported that the citizens organization has obtained the required Read More …