Said one of a data center company: “They told me the amount of money they would spend, and I said, ‘Say again?’”
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Posted inRoanoke Valley
‘We’re not there yet’: Salem City Council candidates mostly still shaping opinions about data center growth in the region
They generally agree that the issue certainly can’t be ignored.
Posted inDanville area
Pittsylvania County’s Stack data center project to include 21 buildings, use up to 3,000 megawatts of power and 7 million gallons a day of water
A document refers to it as the largest commitment of its type on record with the state Economic Development Partnership.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Google confirmed as parent company for data center project in Roanoke County
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority recently pulled out of an NDA on the project at I-81/581 junction, and information has flowed more freely.
Posted inSouthwest Area
‘We have a right to know what’s going on’: Forum planned for Russell County data centers proposed at former mine site
Some residents have held small demonstrations or are speaking against the project at government meetings.
Posted inDanville area
Jobs to be created by large data center and battery manufacturer upping Danville region’s housing needs
“Our economic development pipeline has changed substantially. But the projections for tomorrow change even faster and more drastically,” one official said.
Posted inNew River Valley
Company opts not to finalize New River Valley Commerce Park contract, including data center
There was a proposed $750 million plan for a site close to 500 acres.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Why did regional authority that owns Wood Haven pull out of data center NDA? Transparency, it says
“Ethical obligations” remain to protect information, including the name of the buyer’s corporate parent, its director said.
Posted inLynchburg area
‘Project Hercules’ data center construction expected to start by end of the year in Appomattox County
Other such proposals in Central Virginia are in various stages.
Posted inPolitics
Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data center moratorium
The two candidates also accused each other of financially benefiting from tech and energy companies, whether through retirement investments or campaign contributions.
