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Valley Link: Power, Protest, and Progress | Washington DC News
A massive $1-2 billion power line project, Valley Link, is set to transform rural Virginia to meet soaring energy demands in Northern Virginia—driven by booming data centers, electric vehicles, and smart tech. While grid operators see it as vital to prevent blackouts, locals fiercely oppose it, calling it a “calculated takeover” that sacrifices their land and wallets without returning benefits. Though developers promise minimal environmental harm and are working with communities, fierce resistance and a multi-year approval process threaten the timeline. The debate highlights a growing…
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