Energy
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Inside Data Center Alley’s growing impact on Loudoun neighborhoods
Like much of the US, housing in Loudoun County is facing an affordability crisis. Unlike much of the US, 53 million square feet of data centers bear some of the responsibility.
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Gas is over $4 in VA. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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Virginia schools losing millions from data center tax breaks
Tax breaks for data center developments across Virginia cost the Commonwealth more than $2 billion in 2025, according to new research.
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12 Earth Day events across Virginia, from festivals to clean-ups
Celebrate and care for Mother Nature by attending one of these 12 Earth Day events and learning more about sustainable living.
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Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works
The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
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Here’s why Virginia is called the ‘Internet Capital of the World’
Thanks to a favorable location, strong fiber setups, and affordable land, Virginia has excelled as the Internet Capital of the World.
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Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.
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Virginia explained: How clean energy works, and how it could lower utility bills
As electricity costs rise across Virginia, clean energy is increasingly being viewed not as a future goal, but as a practical tool for keeping bills predictable and affordable.
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Who’s driving up your energy bill? It’s not you
A new report says Virginians could save hundreds each year if state leaders clear grid delays for clean energy and make data centers pay their fair share.
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Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall
Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.
