Virginia
AI
Energy
Virginia’s Grid Ruling Will Set National Precedent on AI-Era Infrastructure Costs
State regulators' decision on who pays for data center grid upgrades marks a critical test of whether optimization can replace construction in managing unprecedented electricity demand.
Technology
Local Revolts Against AI Data Centers Block $96 Billion in Projects
Grassroots opposition to energy-hungry infrastructure is forcing states to implement moratoriums, threatening deployment timelines for Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta as communities prioritize quality of life over tech expansion.