Virginia maintains clean energy law despite data center demand surge

Virginia's legislature reaffirmed its 2020 climate targets even as data center growth strains the grid and electricity costs rise, though utility Dominion Power is seeking to exploit what it sees as regulatory loopholes.

First covered Sep 9, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Canary Media Virginia kept its climate law. Dominion sees a loophole. — Even as data centers spike energy demand and electricity rates rise, Virginia has stood by its landmark climate targets when other states, from New York to…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-09 (#1) · 2026-09-10 (#6)

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