Virginia Has the Biggest Data Center Market in the World. Can It Also Decarbonize Its Grid?

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By By Sarah VogelsongMay 24, 2024, 5:00 am128 pts
Dominion Energy, the state’s largest utility, says new natural gas plants will be needed to meet rising electricity demand, while the state studies how this booming sector will impact Virginia’s transition to renewable energy. By Sarah Vogelsong RICHMOND—While short-lived, the denial came as a surprise.

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