Legislative report: Development of data centers could triple energy demands if unconstrained
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission released its long awaited report on data centers Monday, detailing the expected soaring energy demands and large economic benefits of the industry ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session.
Va. legislative commission reviews data center impacts including increased energy costs
Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission released a lengthy report Monday on the data center industry and its impacts on the state.
Virginia can't keep up with unconstrained data center growth, report warns
Data center growth in Virginia could mean billions in energy costs if it isn’t reigned in — and residents would likely pay higher utility bills to meet those power demands, an in-depth report found.
The good, the bad and what’s next for Virginia's data center industry
A new state study identified the benefits and challenges of the booming data center industry in Virginia, including energy demands and costs to utility customers.
Data centers driving ‘immense increase’ in Virginia’s energy demand, report says
Meeting the rising demand will require significant new electricity generation and transmission infrastructure, according to the JLARC study.
Data center report shows high cost of Virginia’s high-tech future
The good news is they are money printing machines with billions added to Virginia’s economy. Much of it goes to localities. In Loudoun County, Virginia’s data center hub, the over $700 million in tax revenue the facilities contribute makes up 31% of the locality’s annual budget.
Virginia watchdog: Data centers mean big cost increases for Virginians
Virginia’s booming data center business is paying its own way for the huge flows of electricity it uses but the costs are on track to shift to other ratepayers, a
New report sheds light on data center impact on Virginia neighborhoods
Data centers are a booming industry in Virginia, generating $9 billion annually. However, their rapid growth is raising concerns among some Virginians over their impact on nearby communities.
Republicans and Democrats say new regulations are needed for data center industry in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia is considered by many to be the data center capital of the world. “Oh my god,” State Senator Danica Roem (D-Prince William) told 8News. “They are everywhere.” Now, lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate the $9 billion industry.
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Community Leaders, Legislators Look to Next Steps After JLARC Data Center Report
Following the release Monday of the much-anticipated data center report by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, ...
As energy needs grow nationwide, some officials look to nuclear energy as a solution
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Highly Anticipated Report Details Virginia's Data Center Issues, Could Renew Efforts To Curb Industry
The long-awaited report from lawmakers is expected to kick off a new legislative push to restrict data center development in ...
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JLARC Data Center Study: Unconstrained Power Demand Will Require 150% New Generation
State leaders are gearing up to tackle a challenge Loudoun County has been grappling with for the past few years – how to ...
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Virginia isn't checking on nursing homes enough, report says
A recent Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) study in Virginia shows some of the state’s most vulnerable people in nursing homes are not being checked on enough. The WTKR News 3 ...
Data centers to drive Virginia energy demand, JLARC study says
A new study details benefits of data centers such as construction jobs and tax revenues, but also challenges including the ...