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Virginia's Energy and Data Center Policy Clash: Implications for State's Future

Virginia's Energy and Data Center Policy Clash: Implications for State's Future

Virginia is facing a complex intersection of policy decisions regarding energy and data centers. The state is experiencing a surge in energy demand due to its high concentration of data centers, which is further complicated by the Clean Economy Act mandating a transition to a carbon-free electric grid by 2045 for Dominion Energy and by 2050 for Appalachian Power. This has led to increased solar development, but political and local resistance to solar and battery storage projects is growing. Additionally, there are calls for a special legislative session to address issues such as a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra, and the strain on Virginia's groundwater resources due to data centers. The state is also seeing a rise in manufacturing jobs linked to the data center supply chain, highlighting a shift in the industrial landscape.
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Virginia Democrats pick nominees in US House seats they hope to flip in midterms

Virginia Democrats pick nominees in US House seats they hope to flip in midterms

Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative
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Trump-backed Rep. John McGuire wins GOP nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

Trump-backed Rep. John McGuire wins GOP nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative
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AI Data Centers Significantly Increase U.S. Power Bills, Impacting Consumers

AI Data Centers Significantly Increase U.S. Power Bills, Impacting Consumers

AI Data Centers Significantly Increase U.S. Power Bills, Impacting Consumers
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st District

Shannon Taylor wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st District

Virginia voters have picked their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative
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Amazon's Ashburn Data Center Plans Face Local Opposition

Amazon's Ashburn Data Center Plans Face Local Opposition

Amazon has submitted plans to develop four data centers at George Washington University's former campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. The proposal has sparked opposition from local residents and officials, including Supervisor Juli Briskman, who argues that the plan is inappropriate due to its proximity to homes and natural areas. The data centers are part of Amazon's expansion in an area known as 'Data Center Alley.' The project is proceeding under outdated zoning policies, which has raised concerns about the lack of public review and oversight.
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Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit

Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approvals of new data center projects through the state's grid interconnection process, citing concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability at a time when opposition to the projects is growing.
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Virginia's 2nd District to Witness Rematch Between GOP Rep. Kiggans and Democrat Luria

Virginia's 2nd District to Witness Rematch Between GOP Rep. Kiggans and Democrat Luria

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is set for a rematch between incumbent GOP Representative Jennifer Kiggans and former Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Luria, a 20-year Navy veteran, secured her party's nomination after defeating three other candidates. The district, known for its military presence, has a history of political shifts, having flipped parties four times since 2008. It supported Republican Glenn Youngkin for governor in 2021 and Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger four years later. The district also voted for President Trump in 2024 after supporting former President Joe Biden in 2020. The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the upcoming race as a toss-up.
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Blue Owl's Stack Infrastructure Acquires Virginia Data Center Site for $66 Million

Blue Owl's Stack Infrastructure Acquires Virginia Data Center Site for $66 Million

Blue Owl's Stack Infrastructure Acquires Virginia Data Center Site for $66 Million
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Connecticut Regulators Reduce Eversource's Storm Cost Recovery Request

Connecticut Regulators Reduce Eversource's Storm Cost Recovery Request

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in Connecticut has approved a decision allowing Eversource to recover $667.8 million of its $1.376 billion request for storm-related costs from ratepayers. This decision covers storm costs incurred between 2018 and 2023. PURA's ruling includes reductions based on Eversource's storm reserve accruals and credits, denying $396.7 million in retroactive carrying charges. The decision reflects a detailed examination of Eversource's storm response costs and emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to storm cost recovery.
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Virginia Passes Agrivoltaics Law to Combine Solar Energy with Farming

Virginia Passes Agrivoltaics Law to Combine Solar Energy with Farming

Virginia has enacted a new law that officially defines 'agrivoltaics,' allowing the dual use of land for agriculture and solar photovoltaics. This initiative aims to address the state's rising energy demands and the rapid loss of farmland by enabling the use of the same land for both farming and solar energy production. The law, which received bipartisan support, is expected to provide affordable, clean power while supporting farmers' livelihoods. Virginia is the fourth state in the U.S. to pass such a law, which proponents believe will help meet the state's renewable energy goals and mitigate the environmental impact of large-scale solar projects.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary

Virginia residents will vote in a statewide primary on Tuesday to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and U.S. House