Did Virginia Regulators Downplay Data Center Health Concerns?

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By EditorDavidJul 25, 2026, 7:00 pm124 ptsTrending
Politico reports that in the Virginia area alone there's dozens of data center projects "that altogether need 70 gigawatts of power — equivalent to 70 nuclear plants" — currently seeking connection to their grid. But there's also concerns about a Virginia data center powered with natural gas and backup…

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