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Google faces opposition to Botetourt data center
Google plans a data center in Botetourt County, sparking opposition over water use and community impact. The project requires up to 8 million gallons daily.
Loudoun eyed for $750M battery energy storage facility
Omaha-based energy company Tenaska plans to build a proposed $750 million, 425-megawatt battery energy storage project in Loudoun County.
EdgeCore secures $1.5B toward Sterling data centers construction
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure secured $1.5 billion to build two hyperscale data centers in Sterling, supporting 114 megawatts of critical load.
Virginia Appeals Court upholds block on Prince William Digital Gateway project
The Virginia Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a ruling voiding approvals for the controversial Prince William Digital Gateway.
More data centers equal more electricity demand
Virginia's data centers, the largest concentration globally, are causing a surge in electricity demand, challenging Dominion Energy's supply capabilities.
Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules
The Trump administration unveiled a national AI policy urging Congress to enact uniform legislation to protect children and streamline AI innovation across the U.S.
Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments
Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments for data center projects to increase transparency and public trust.
Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks
A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.
Giant economic development deals took spotlight in 2025
Virginia's 2025 saw major data center and pharmaceutical investments driving growth despite federal workforce declines and budget challenges.
NoVa data center development moves down I-95
Stafford County is experiencing rapid data center growth with three major projects underway and 18 in the pipeline, driven by developers like Vantage Data Centers.
VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County
VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to support growing data center and utility infrastructure needs.
Northern Virginia focuses on strengths amid federal cuts
Northern Virginia's economy adapts to federal job cuts in 2025 by expanding defense tech, aerospace, AI, and data centers across Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.
