Teachers Asked to "Turn Off Lights" in County Packed with Data Centers

Teachers asked to "turn off lights" in county packed with data centers

An email seen by media outlets said the adjustments in Henrico County are being made due to "the impact of higher electric costs."

Electricity Rates Increase Nearly 25% In Virginia County With 37 Data Centers, Allegedly Asks Employees To Shut Off Lights – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle

A Virginia county that has 37 operating data centers and plans to build at least 17 more has reportedly asked teachers and other county employees to switch off lights to help mitigate an estimated 25 percent increase in electricity costs. According to Newsweek, the Henrico County government said its power costs for government and school facilities would rise by nearly 25 percent starting July 1. It would add an extra $5 million in the next fisca…

County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’

Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.

Henrico County Has 37 Data Centers – and Is Asking Teachers to Turn Off the Lights

Henrico County hosts 37 data centers driving up electricity costs, then asks teachers to unplug chargers to offset a 25% rate hike.

Virginia county asks all employees, including schools, to conserve power due to AI-driven electricity price hikes — state's 400-plus data centers steadily increasing demand, grid expansion, and pricing

In yet another case of the AI-driven blues, 404 Media reports that Henrico County, VA, Manager John Vithoulkas sent an email to all county employees — including those in schools and social services — asking them to conserve energy by turning off unused lights and computers, using blinds to lessen heat buildup, and curbing or stopping the usage of heavy loads like space heaters. That plea comes as the state's main power provider repeatedly hikes …