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Data Center Boom and Energy Costs | Richmond News
Data centers are exploding in the county—with nine major projects underway or approved—sparking a heated energy debate. While Dominion Energy sets rates, it’s proposing a new tier for data centers using over 25 megawatts monthly, ensuring they help pay for grid upgrades. Meanwhile, Virginia’s 2027 budget slaps a 1.1-cent-per-kWh consumption tax on all data center electricity, aiming to balance growth with fairness and sustainability for all ratepayers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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