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Data Centers are a Hot Topic for Virginia Legislators – SELC Urges Leasers to Fight Data Centers in Pittsylvania County

by Emily Hjulstrom | Apr 9, 2025 | Construction, Economy, Zoning Requests

Data centers are a hot topic for Virginia legislators – Southern Environmental Law Center
New policy decisions around data centers could serve as a model for the South.
Virginia has 300 data centers with another 12 planned in a single location.
WDBJ7 EXCLUSIVE: Balico Director talks plans for Pittsylvania County data center

 

SELC is urging leaders to fight the data centers proposed for the site in Pittsylvania County.

SELC urges county leaders to reject Balico rezoning request | News | chathamstartribune.com

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New Maps: The ACP in Nelson County

Friends of Nelson's Ben Cunningham has produced a series of detailed maps showing the ACP route through Nelson County.

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