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Virginia’s Data Center Boom Hits Home | Charlottesville News
Virginia’s data center boom is straining power grids and freshwater supplies, risking $37 monthly electric bill hikes by 2040 and threatening the state’s aquifer during drought. With Northern Virginia’s power grid already flickering due to data center shutdowns, lawmakers are pushing for a moratorium—similar to those in New York and Texas—to pause new construction while crafting sustainable policies. Debate rages over whether an executive order or legislative action is better, but all agree: Virginia must slow down to protect residents’ needs over unchecked tech growth. Listen in comfort:Get…
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