County with 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to 'Conserve Electricity'

Henrico County, Virginia is home to thirty-seven data centers, economic engines fueling regional growth. But according to four zero four Media, the county has asked schools to conserve electricity — a sign the local power grid is straining under the data center load. The tension is stark: tech infrastructure drives prosperity, while public institutions pay the power bill.

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