Category: Letter
ENOUGH!
“Dominion Energy has been racing to keep up with the extra demands for electricity brought by the rapidly expanding data center industry in Virginia, particularly in the eastern part of Loudoun County, where the bulk of the industry is concentrated.” “…Meanwhile, more data center projects are under
Opinion: Speaking up is never wrong – InsideNoVa
Around Prince William: Speaking up is never wrong | news/prince william | insidenova.com Mar 5, 2023 In October 2021, I wrote a column suggesting we should rethink public comment time. My premise was simple. The 2020 Virginia General Assembly had added this language to the
Letter to Editor: Impact of Va’s proposed waiver of air pollution controls to allow for sustained diesel generation supply to northern Virginia Data Centers – Bristow Beat
Impact of Va’s proposed waiver of air pollution controls to allow for sustained diesel generation supply to northern Virginia Data Centers – Bristow Beat The Counsel to the National Wildlife Federation explains the dangerous of air pollution from diesel generators Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2023
VIDEO: Karen Sheehan – Board of Supervisors Meeting Feb. 7, 2023
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YOUR VOTE for Bob Weir on Tuesday, Feb. 21 can BLOCK Their Pay to Play
In December of 2014, the Coalition to Protect Prince William County formed to defend the Rural Crescent, farms, homes, residential communities, and small businesses from the negative impacts of data center sprawl. The Coalition feels a responsibility to the community to ensure that Gainesville district
Green Risks: Data Centers to be allowed to Run on their Diesel Generators More Often
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GUEST OPINION: When it comes to controlling data center sprawl, we all play a role –
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/opinion/guest-opinion-when-it-comes-to-controlling-data-center-sprawl-we-all-play-a-role/article_7a496ecc-ae63-11ed-9aec-e3d919c62f0f.html By Tom Gordy Feb 16, 2023 Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality is considering increasing pollution limits for about 150 data centers in Prince William, Loudoun and Fairfax counties from March to July so they can run their backup power generators in case of stress
Commentary: Building more Virginia data centers requires increased pollution controls – Virginia Mercury
https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/02/15/building-more-virginia-data-centers-requires-increased-pollution-controls/ COMMENTARY Building more Virginia data centers requires increased pollution controls IVY MAIN FEBRUARY 15, 2023 12:08 AM A data center in Haymarket, Virginia. (Hugh Kenny) In 2019, with Northern Virginia’s data center boom well underway, I worked with the Sierra Club to provide comments
Press Release: PWC Planning Office Publishes the Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan Changes
Planning Office Publishes the Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapters Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023 Planning Office The Prince William County Planning Office has published the recently adopted Chapters of the County’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. At its December 13, 2022, meeting, the Prince William County Board of
Get Educated on the Gainesville Supervisor Candidates!
The critical special election for the open Gainesville Supervisor seat is February 21 (see details below). Access the below articles and videos to get educated on your choices! ****************************************************** Commentary – Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too –
Letter to the Editor: Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too
LETTER: Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com February 10, 2023 Almost three years ago, I sent a mass email to various organizations and people seeking help and guidance in dealing with the devastation of
Letter to Editor: Prince William County supervisors need a wake-up call on data centers – Prince William Times
LETTER: Prince William County supervisors need a wake-up call on data centers | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com Feb 9, 2023 Something is disturbingly wrong when elected members of the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors take the side of large-lot land developers and data center
Gainesville District Candidates’ Forum TONIGHT!
GAINESVILLE DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES’ FORUM FEBRUARY 9, 2023 – TONIGHT! BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 15000 Graduation Drive Haymarket Doors open: 6:30 PM Forum at: 7:00 PM With Candidates: Kerensa G. Sumers-D Robert B. “Bob” Weir-R Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot
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
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
HB 1986 LIMITS Digital Gateway Development
House Bill 1986 (Roem) will soon be considered by the House Committee on Commerce and Energy. We need to encourage Committee members to support this bill so it can advance to the full House for a vote. Your help is needed TODAY. Follow the instructions below to
Richmond – Bought and Paid For?
We want to be very clear: citizens ARE having an impact. Our packed bus to Richmond, your emails, and your phone calls all have Amazon (and the data center industry) on the run. So much so, Amazon felt compelled to offer up 35 BILLION dollars in exchange for more State incentives. Yes, you
Data Center Reform Protects Virginia – TAKE ACTION NOW!
2023 is continuing with positive momentum! This past Monday, Martin Luther King Day, 31 Viriginia residents from multiple localities boarded a bus and headed to Richmond for Lobby Day at the General Assembly. We were organized and motivated! We made the point to legislators that we need
Senate Bill SB 1078
Senate Bill 1078 (Chap Petersen)