AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Demand: Dominion Energy says 54.9 gigawatts of data center capacity is in its contracting pipeline, but only 12 GW is covered by signed service agreements. Virginia is also tightening air-permit rules: new data center generator applications must meet Tier 4-equivalent emissions limits. Power and Renewables: Dominion has installed 44 of 176 turbines at its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, which is about 85% complete, and has proposed up to 3.5 GW of battery storage in a long-term plan. Manufacturing Investment: Sonoco plans to spend $40 million modernizing its Richmond paperboard mill, while Virginia is planning a $50 million industrial park in Varina. Local Industry Pressures: A salmonella-related closure of a Virginia estuary to shellfish harvesting is affecting oyster farmers beyond the immediate area. Meanwhile, a lawsuit challenges Botetourt County’s agreement for Google’s proposed data center, adding to scrutiny of the costs and benefits of large projects.
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