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Virginia county tells schools, businesses to 'conserve electricity' as AI data center demand hits grid, raises…

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  • County manager asks public sector workers to reduce consumption amid 25% price hikes
  • Hundreds of data centers in Virginia are putting major strain on the grid
  • The region is also facing temporary drought from low rainfall

Virginia's Henrico County is asking public sector employees to reduce electricity consumption after a recent spike in power costs.

Under the new demands set out by county manager John Vithoulkas, employees are being asked to turn off lights in unoccupied rooms, shut down computers at the end of every day, close blinds to reduce heat (and thus, air-con requirements), unplug unused appliances and avoid the use of portable space heaters.

These measures aim to counter to estimated $5 million rise in the country's annual electricity bill, caused by the near-25% increase in rates.

Virginia county warns of eye-watering electricity bills

Vithoulkas also warned employees on June 26 2026 that electricity rates for all county...

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