Data Centers: How Many, Where and at What Cost?
Did you know that data centers account for 21% of Dominion's ratepayer revenue in Virginia? That is a LOT of energy demand, and it is increasing fast every year. It is straining our electric grid. '
Just as bad, data centers expect us average ratepayers to pay the costs of building substations and power lines to serve their energy appetite.
For more info, check out this excellent commentary by Julie Bolthouse of The Piedmont Environmental Council.