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Recent Virginia data center news

• Nov 30, 2023

  Utility regulators urge PJM to move away from ‘reactive’ planning for grid reliability

  Utility regulators are urging PJM to enhance grid planning to address rising costs for transmission projects due to factors such as data center load growth and power plant retirements. OPSI’s letter highlights concerns about the need for more proactive solutions and comprehensive grid reliability strategies, emphasizing the importance of holistic planning.

• Nov 1, 2023

  Dominion Energy tapped to build $2.5B in transmission under PJM’s $5B proposal

  PJM Interconnection suggests $4.9 billion in transmission projects, with Dominion Energy assigned $2.5 billion, followed by Exelon’s Potomac Electric Power at $653 million and Public Service Electric & Gas at $447 million. The plan addresses a 7,500 MW demand increase due to data centers in Virginia and Maryland, and plant retirements.

• Oct 26, 2023

  Ohio lands $1.5B data center investment

  Ohio’s New Albany attracts tech giants Amazon and Google with significant data center investments. Google commits $1.7 billion to its Ohio facilities, joining Amazon’s $3.5 billion investment in the region. Columbus emerges as a tech capital, appealing to investors due to its strategic location between major data center hubs.

• Oct 26, 2023

  Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? It depends on who you ask.

  The construction market in Phoenix, Arizona, is thriving, particularly in data centers and semiconductor fabs. Companies like Intel and Google are investing billions in the area. Challenges include labor shortages and water availability. The industry benefits from stable weather and a business-friendly environment. Future growth is expected, despite some market fluctuations.

• Oct 25, 2023

  Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.

  Bechtel’s Denis Bacon praises Phoenix’s strong construction market, highlighted by projects like a $600 million Google data center in Mesa and $20 billion semiconductor fabs in Chandler. Stable weather attracts tech firms while low utility costs and business-friendly policies benefit corporations. Concerns include labor shortage and water availability.

• Oct 23, 2023

  Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

  Microsoft aims for a power usage effectiveness ratio of 1 in data centers, achieving a PUE of 1.12. It plans for all future data centers to attain LEED gold certification. Commitment to be diesel-free by 2030 with hydrogen fuel cell backup power. Emphasis on efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation at global locations.