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Proposed Gigaland Data Center Development Looms Over Remington

Proposed Gigaland Data Center Development Looms Over Remington

A proposal for a massive data center campus known as “Gigaland,” if approved, would have major implications for Remington and Fauquier County and pave the way for more transmission lines and data center approvals. We are urging residents of Fauquier to oppose the project at the upcoming public hearing at the Fauquier County Planning Commission on Wednesday, June 18.

Proposed Transmission Line Routes in Loudoun Could Have Significant Impacts for Residents

Proposed Transmission Line Routes in Loudoun Could Have Significant Impacts for Residents

Increasing energy demand in Loudoun — the data center capital of the world — requires extensive new infrastructure buildout. To meet the load demand, fueled principally by data centers, Dominion Energy has initiated several new/expanded major transmission line projects, including the Morrisville-Wishing Star Electric Transmission Project. Over the last month, Dominion has held four county-based open houses to present options for the Morrisville-Wishing Star route to community members.

Virginia citizens and businesses have opportunity to weigh in with the SCC on data centers and the long term impact on their energy costs

Virginia citizens and businesses have opportunity to weigh in with the SCC on data centers and the long term impact on their energy costs

The General Assembly failed to pass meaningful data center reform, despite the introduction of bi-partisan bills to rein in data center impacts and protect Virginia ratepayers from increased energy costs. Now, all eyes are on the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), a state agency that has regulatory jurisdiction over our utilities.

March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

Next Tuesday, Mar. 18, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors plans a major vote on its proposed Phase One amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance to better manage data center development in the county.