Category: Loudoun County
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Virginia Mercury: As data centers continue spreading across Virginia, state lawmakers propose new development rules
As data centers continue spreading across Virginia, state lawmakers propose new development rules – Virginia Mercury Dozens of bills have been introduced by members of both parties BY: CHARLIE PAULLIN – JANUARY 15, 2024 12:04 AM Data centers in Ashburn, Virginia (Gerville / Getty Images) As d
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LoudounNow: Data Center Campus Plan Hit with Community Power Concerns
Data Center Campus Plan Hit with Community Power Concerns | News | loudounnow.com Norman K. Styer Jan 11, 2024 The Belmont Innovation Campus would cover 112 acres on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road south of Rt. 7. Just a few weeks ago, the Board Read More …
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Loudoun Now: Western Loudoun Power Line Proposal Stirs New Community Concerns
Western Loudoun Power Line Proposal Stirs New Community Concerns | News | loudounnow.com Hanna Pampaloni Nov 27, 2023 A graphic created by the Piedmont Environmental Council shows, in red, new transmission line corridors under consideration by regulators to meet the power demand of data centers in R
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Opinion: Power lines would turn our Shire into Mordor – Loudoun Times
Rountree: Power lines would turn our Shire into Mordor | Opinion | loudountimes.com The western reaches of the Washington, D.C., area again may host the first battles of what may become a far larger struggle. Different issues seem at play than in 1861, but this Read More …
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Prince William Times: Opposition mounts to ‘spiderweb’ of new transmission lines needed to power data center alley
Opposition mounts to ‘spiderweb’ of new transmission lines needed to power data center alley | News | princewilliamtimes.com
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PEC: Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage
Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage – The Piedmont Environmental Council (pecva.org) September 28, 2023 Dear Supporter, As director of land use here at The Piedmont Environmental Council, I’m accustomed to responding to major development proposals. However, I’ve never seen anything
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“How am I impacted?”
People keep asking us if they will be impacted by transmission lines and substations required for Data Centers popping up throughout communities. You can easily see many of the impacts – in these easy-to-understand overviews, with MAPS included. These overviews summarize the plans from our electric
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ALL of Virginia is at Risk!
The totality of the impacts of unrestrained data center development was unknown — until now. The impacts are now clear: with PJM, our regional transmission line grid operator/manager, unveiling a multi-state solution to the threats of blackouts. It is undeniable that this massive infrastructure dem
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Prince William Times: Data center-driven power crunch prompts planning for new, high-voltage lines
Data center-driven power crunch prompts planning for new, high-voltage lines | News | princewilliamtimes.com Peter Cary Piedmont Journalism Foundation Aug 30, 2023 Updated 39 min ago 0 A 230-kilovolt line runs behind a Dominion Energy facility on Meetze Road near the Warrenton town limits. Read
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Virginia Mercury: Why are ratepayers footing the bill for Virginia’s data center buildout?
Why are ratepayers footing the bill for Virginia’s data center buildout? – Virginia Mercury