AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Emissions: Virginia now requires data center backup generators in air-permit applications filed from July 1, 2026, to meet Tier 4-equivalent emissions limits, raising the bar for new projects and generator replacements. Water and Power: A Ceres study links data center electricity use across seven states, including Virginia, to 3.4 trillion gallons in annual water withdrawals; two-thirds of the power plants studied are in areas facing significant water stress. Dominion Energy’s proposed 3.5 gigawatts of battery storage could help meet Virginia’s rising electricity demand. Workforce and Education: Tech companies are turning to colleges to train data center workers, as a Virginia report flags major gaps in access to career and technical education courses and credentials. Clean Energy: Virginia has unveiled a strategy to expand clean power and advance firm energy technologies as electricity demand grows.
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