The board voted unanimously to approve the Caledon Solar project following a public hearing.
King George supervisors approve solar project on land owned by county attorney
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Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
Buyer’s remorse? Spotsylvania supervisors throw a change-up on stringent data center setbacks
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
Lacking easement, outlook for King George solar project dims
Daisy Solar failed to obtain an easement for the property, a step that supervisors requested following June public hearing.
State forestry department seeks acorn donations to grow future forests
State officials say by collecting and donating native acorns, you can directly support the growth of climate-resilient forests and ensure rare tree species thrive for future generations.
REC’s CEO: One data center requires as much power as entire current customer base
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Stafford supervisors look toward further scrutiny of data centers
The board scheduled a joint public hearing with the Stafford Planning Commission for Oct. 21.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approve potential 2.2-million-square-foot data center campus
Supervisors Lori Hayes and Jacob Lane voted against the Hunters Ridge South project.
Stafford supervisors not quite ‘ready to roll’ on proposed data center regulations
Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to hold a work session next week during which it will further discuss the impact of the facilities.
Spotsylvania supervisors suggest development standards for data centers
While no special-use permit will be required for data centers, buildings supervisors suggest buildings be 1,000 feet from any residential property line, schools, churches, hospital or park.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 2.2 million square foot data center campus
Hunters Ridge South will be located at the southern end of Cosner Drive if approved by the board of supervisors.
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county. Â
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of Gateway data center
Concerns over transmission line routes led commissioners to vote 7-0 against the project, which was intended for the 84-acre ‘Hylton tract.’
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