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Big power line ‘upgrade’ worries Rappahannock residents

Big power line ‘upgrade’ worries Rappahannock residents

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 9, 2025 | Environment, Infrastructure, People, Sidebar, Top Story

Company contends it’s routine; others fear energy demands from data centers  When Kerry Sutten steps outside his Sperryville home, he is greeted by a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are power lines and poles mixed in with the trees, but they’re...
PEC launches statewide warning on data centers, pushing back against long-term impacts, including higher electric bills

PEC launches statewide warning on data centers, pushing back against long-term impacts, including higher electric bills

by Tim Carrington | Aug 25, 2025 | Business, Environment

The Piedmont Environmental Council is scaling up its mission of awareness-raising and warning about the proliferation of energy-hungry data centers in Virginia by launching a statewide campaign, “Virginians for a Smarter Digital Future.” It acts as a counterweight to...

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