INFRASTRUCTURE
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Who’s driving up your energy bill? It’s not you
A new report says Virginians could save hundreds each year if state leaders clear grid delays for clean energy and make data centers pay their fair share.
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Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall
Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.
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Virginia invests $481K in Sussex County project to boost clean energy supply chain
A new investment from the state’s Clean Energy Innovation Bank could make Virginia a larger player in domestic rare-earth production.
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New Google data center near Richmond sparks fears over higher bills, water, and climate
Google’s $9 billion expansion brings growth to Virginia—but a lack of regulations on Big Tech mean communities could pay the price.
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Spanberger unveils new plan to lower Virginians’ energy costs
The Democratic nominee for governor rolled out an energy plan aimed at making the cost of living more affordable in Virginia.
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Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project
Dominion Energy projects that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will add $500 million to the cost of a major Virginia offshore wind project that the energy giant expects to complete by the end of 2026.
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Virginia agency says Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’
Richmond may have broken state law related to public water, according to a notice from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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Hampton Roads, Stafford County road improvements coming thanks to Biden’s infrastructure law
As of April 2024, there has been $10 billion in Biden’s infrastructure law funding announced in Virginia for 353 projects, with $6.9 billion for transportation improvements and $1.8 billion for high speed internet.
























