Virginia County Tells Schools, Businesses to 'Conserve Electricity' as AI Data Center Demand Hits Grid, Raises Energy Prices
County officials asked schools and businesses to cut power use as data centers and air conditioning drive a 25% rate increase, adding an estimated $5 million in costs.
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The U.S. state of Virginia is investing a lot of money in data centers. The AI boom is fueling this development, but authorities are paying for it.
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technewstube.comVirginia county tells schools, businesses to 'conserve electricity' as AI data center demand hits grid, raises energy prices
County manager asks public sector workers to reduce consumption amid 25% price hikesHundreds of data centers in Virginia are putting major strain on the gridThe region is also facing temporary drought from low rainfallVirginia's Henrico County is asking public sector employees to reduce electricity consumption after a recent spike in power costs.Under the new demands set out by county manager John Vithoulkas, employees are being asked to turn of…
County With 37 Data Centers Tells Schools to "Turn Off Your Lights" to Save Electricity Ahead of Scorching Heat Wave
Henrico County, Virginia, is home to 37 data centers, with 17 more on the way. Right now, it’s being burned to a crisp amid a brutal heatwave, as is the rest of the east coast. Thank heavens for air conditioning, right? Maybe not if you’re one of penny-pinching county’s schools: days before this heatwave descended upon the area, the Henrico public schools were asked to dial back their electricity usage, 404 Media reports. “Beginning July 1st, th…
County with 37 data centers tells schools to turn off lights to save electricity
Henrico County, Virginia, has asked its schools and government offices to cut power use as the local grid struggles to meet the power demands of its 37 data centers and considers the impact of 17 more under proposal. Matthew Gault of 404 Media acquired email sent by County Manager John Vithoulkas to thousands of county employees on June 26, warning that the rate Henrico pays for electricity in all county and school facilities was about to rise b…
NEWS HEADLINES: 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…
In Henrico County, Virginia, authorities have asked thousands of public employees, including school and social service workers, to reduce electricity consumption in public facilities. The petition came through an email from the county administrator, requesting that lights and computers not in use be turned off, using blinds to reduce heat build-up and limit or prevent the use of high-consumption equipment, such as air conditioners. The reason is…
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