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    A New Approach for AI Data Centers to Contribute Positively to Virginia’s Energy Landscape

    A New Approach for AI Data Centers to Contribute Positively to Virginia’s Energy Landscape

    Nov 21, 2025

    Virginia Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger has called for AI data centers to "pay their fair share" to provide the energy they need. SSF CEO Tony Smith offers an innovative idea to add new power while boosting Virginia's economy.

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    Data Centers Really Do Raise Energy Prices

    Data Centers Really Do Raise Energy Prices

    Nov 12, 2025

    The Washington Post, owned by the world's largest data center operator, Jeff Bezos, just claimed that data centers have not increased power costs but have actually lowered them, despite what everyone thinks. Here's why the Post is wrong.

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    6 Reasons Why Congress Should Keep Solar Tax Credits

    6 Reasons Why Congress Should Keep Solar Tax Credits

    Jun 11, 2025

    President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill passed by the House cuts incentives to keep solar power growing. Six charts show why that's a bad idea.

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    Should You Worry about the Energy Needs of Data Centers?

    Should You Worry about the Energy Needs of Data Centers?

    May 27, 2025

    Homes and businesses could wind up paying up to 70% more for power as utilities scramble to supply energy-hungry data centers.

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