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 a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc3222191ec6fcb9