Virginia Data Centers Spark New Election Debate

By Douglas McIntyre  •  September 17, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Virginia is emerging as a flashpoint for rising electricity costs tied to its massive concentration of data centers. As voters demand answers ahead of the November election, McIntyre warns that the energy and insurance challenges facing Virginia are likely to spread nationwide as data centers expand.

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