Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

data center

Lawmakers grapple with Virginia’s increasing energy demand
Nov 25, 2025

Virginia SCC approves Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield

Dominion Energy's $1.47 billion natural gas power plant in Chesterfield County received the Virginia State Corporation Commission's approval Tuesday, despite opposition from neighbors and environmental groups.

Rendering of Chantilly data center. Rendering courtesy Penzance
Nov 24, 2025

Penzance breaks ground on new AWS data center in Chantilly

Penzance has begun building a 45MW data center in Chantilly that will be fully leased and operated by AWS, with completion expected in 2027.

Server room interior in datacenter. Depositphotos
Nov 20, 2025

Data center developer to build $3B campus in Caroline

CleanArc Data Centers is building a $3 billion data center campus in Caroline County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday.

Default Alt Text
Nov 18, 2025

Amazon buys 189 acres in Prince William tech park for $700M

Amazon Data Services has bought approximately 188.5 acres in Prince William County for a whopping $700 million.

David Lipscomb is vice president of member and energy services at Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Photo by Crystal Vandegrift
Nov 7, 2025

Mecklenburg Electric Coop wrestles with data center energy demand

Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative petitions state to increase rates for large-load consumers, to cover their increased infrastructure costs

Redering of VA4. Courtesy Vantage Data Centers
Nov 6, 2025

Vantage Data Centers to invest $2B on Stafford campus

Vantage Data Centers plans $2 billion campus in Fredericksburg, creating 1,100 construction jobs and 50 operations jobs when complete.

Irish data center power manufacturer opens first US plant in James City County
Nov 5, 2025

Irish data center power manufacturer opens first US plant in James City County

An Irish energy infrastructure manufacturer focused on data centers will establish its first U.S. plant in James City County, a $5.225 million investment expected to create 250 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday.

Default Alt Text
Oct 23, 2025

Virginia garden center lays off 97 after $160M sale to data center developer

Merrifield Garden Center will close its Gainesville facility this December, laying off 97 employees, following a $160 million property sale.

Officials break ground at the VFP facility in Duffield Tuesday. Photo courtesy VCEDA
Oct 21, 2025

VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility

VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.

The interior of a data center
Jul 2, 2025

Nvidia-backed AI startup to curb hungry data centers’ appetite for power

Startup Emerald AI plans to use software that will help AI data centers adjust their energy consumption, avoiding strain on the grid.

Default Alt Text
Jun 25, 2025

EdgeCore to invest $17B in Louisa County data center campus

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has purchased 697 acres in Louisa County to build a 3.9 million-square-foot data center campus a total expected investment of $17 billion

Botetourt County officials announced Tuesday that Google plans to build a data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Photo by Beth JoJack
Jun 24, 2025

Google buys $14M parcel for Botetourt data center

Google purchased 312 acres in Botetourt County for a future data center and pledged an additional $4Mfor community projects.

YOUR NEWS.
YOUR INBOX.
DAILY.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.