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Virginia’s data center boom drives economic growth but strains energy and infrastructure, sparking rate hikes and local opposition.
Virginia is rapidly becoming a global data center hub, with major investments like a $3 billion project in Caroline County and a $9 billion Google commitment in Chesterfield, driven by strong infrastructure and state support.
While these developments boost jobs and economic growth, they strain energy resources, prompting a 7.5% Dominion Energy rate hike and concerns over environmental impact, traffic, and community quality of life.
Some projects face local opposition or cancellation, and officials are pushing for policies to ensure data centers cover their own power costs amid rising consumer bills and infrastructure challenges.
El auge de los centros de datos de Virginia impulsa el crecimiento económico, pero presiona la energía y la infraestructura, provocando aumentos de tarifas y oposición local.