Julie Bolthouse highlighted the rapid growth of AI data centers in Virginia, which now occupy 57 million square feet, with another 189 million approved. These centers consume 25% of the state's electricity, leading to projected residential bill increases from $142 to as high as $315 by 2040. Community impacts include harm to land use, water quality, and air quality, with weak local oversight on zoning and energy contracts. A coalition is advocating for transparency and sustainability reforms to address these issues.
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