Published July 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Virginians question the rapid expansion of power-hungry data centers
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Virginia residents are raising concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers that consume large amounts of electricity, while coverage also examines whether a broader backlash against data centers is emerging and how elected officials are responding.
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