Event Brief
Virginia data center push strains local control
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Local governments in Virginia are racing to attract data centers despite constituent concerns and rising grid demand.
WHO: Local governments across Virginia, Dominion Energy, and concerned constituents
WHAT: A push to approve and attract data centers is testing local land-use regulation and increasing energy demand
WHEN: Apr 24, 2026 at 5:26 AM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: Local governments are competing to attract data center investment, while the facilities are driving higher energy demand on Dominion Energy's grid.
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