Virginia governor vetoes more energy storage despite data centers roaring for more power

Virginia governor vetoes more energy storage despite data centers roaring for more power

Virginia has the largest data center market in the world but imports more energy than any other state. A bill to increase energy storage buildout was unanimously passed by the Senate, but then vetoed by the governor.

For data center sustainability in Virginia, state regulation is a must

Spreading out from Northern Virginia, data centers are being proposed in communities across the Chesapeake Bay region. They promise big bursts of local revenue, but they also consume huge amounts