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In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

Inside Climate News · By Charles Paullin · last updated
Virginia, birthplace of the Internet, has more data centers than anywhere else in the world, bringing in billions in tax revenues. But continued data center development is forcing electric rates up, and environmentalists fear it could also bring calls for more fossil fuel power plants.

By Charles Paullin

RICHMOND, Va.—At an evening election rally focused on clean energy last month, a 26-year-old who’s studied environmental issues said his skyrocketing electric bills as a voting motivation are exceeded only by his dislike of President Donald Trump. 

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