Fox Business July 03, 2026 • 13:45

Virginia county urges power saving measures amid 25% electricity rate hike, data center growth - Fox Business

By Robert McGreevy

Virginia county urges power saving measures amid 25% electricity rate hike, data center growth - Fox Business

Virginia's Henrico County is implementing energy austerity measures to combat a $5 million spike in utility costs as the state's data center industry explodes.

John Vithoulkas, the county manager in Virginia's Henrico County, is asking county employees to cut back on power usage as electricity rates soar 25% across Virginia, the state with by far the most d… [+3056 chars]

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