Data Centers' Dark Side: The Unseen Costs of Virginia's AI Hub The rapid growth of data centers in Henrico County, Virginia, has brought economic benefits and job opportunities to the area.
However, a recent email from the county manager highlights a less savory consequence of this development: skyrocketing electricity prices for local residents.
County Manager John Vithoulkas' plea to employees to conserve energy by turning off lights, computers, and space heaters serves as a stark reminder that data centers driving the AI revolution come with a hefty price tag.