Virginia is doing data centers backwards | Guest column

Virginia faces critical challenges regarding rapid data center growth, prompting calls for an immediate moratorium. Critics argue the state is handling development incorrectly, citing examples like Hanover and Goochland. There is an urgent need for state leaders to address severe impacts on air quality, water, and community resources. Furthermore, the current boom threatens to quadruple the commonwealth's power grid, necessitating a strategic pause to evaluate energy and transmission infrastructure before approving further expansions.