Cardinal News: What to do about data centers and Virginia's energy needs

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published December 16, 2024 at 3:52 AM EST

Virginia has a higher number of data centers than any other state and that number is growing steadily.

A new report ordered by the General Assembly shows that data center growth could triple power demand in the state by 2040.

Cardinal News reporter Matt Busse is covering this story and he spoke with Fred Echols.

Cardinal News is a non-profit, independent, online news organization covering Southwest and Southside Virginia.