Irish data center power manufacturer to open first U.S. 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.
Northern Virginia AI startups raise millions
This summer, investors poured money into Northern Virginia-based AI startups offering solutions for data centers, the military and bias in AI. In July, Emerald AI — incorporated in Washington, D.C., but with primary offices in Clarendon — launched with $24.5 million in seed funding, and Rosslyn-based Rune Technologies raised $24 million in a Series A […]
Despite federal coal support, Southwest Virginia aims to diversify
Southwest Virginia pursues nuclear, data centers, clean energy projects as coal declines and communities seek new economic paths.
Dominion plans more natural gas, solar in 20-year forecast
Virginia's future could hold more solar and natural gas power generation, according to an integrated resource plan filed by Dominion Energy this month.
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.
BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft in $40B data center deal
BlackRock, Nvidia and Microsoft are buying Aligned Data Centers for $40B to expand global AI and cloud infrastructure.
Newport News targets 12 sites for development
During a economic development summit on Thursday, Newport News city leaders unveiled 12 sites they want to see redeveloped.
CoreWeave signs $14 billion AI infrastructure deal with Meta
CoreWeave will provide Meta $14B in AI cloud computing power through 2031, boosting share prices and fueling AI infrastructure growth.
Digital Gateway opponents score legal win
A Virginia judge voided the rezoning for the $500M Prince William Digital Gateway project, siding with residents who sued over transparency.
Data centers stir debate in Frederick
After rejecting two major data centers, Frederick County supervisors back a fact sheet to study impacts on land, utilities, jobs and revenue.
Nvidia invests $5b in Intel, forms data center partnership
Nvidia partners with Intel on custom data centers and PCs, investing $5B in Intel stock as AI demand reshapes the tech industry.
Virginia eyes nuclear to power booming data centers
Data centers devouring nearly a quarter of Virginia’s electricity, leaders push nuclear power, from SMRs to fusion, to meet rising demand.




















