Dominion’s Updated Energy Plan Doubles Pollution as it Prepares to Merge with NextEra
October 16, 2026
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More pollution. Higher bills. All to power AI and Big Tech. Dominion’s latest plan projects more than double last year’s carbon pollution and typical electric bills climbing over $100 a month over the next two decades.Virginia families shouldn’t foot the bill for unchecked data center growth. Read our full statement on Dominion's latest energy plan here: chesapeakeclimate.org/dominions-updated-energy-plan-doubles-pollution-as-it-prepares-to-merge-wit... #CleanEnergy #DataCenters #AI #Climatection #BigTechAccountability #EnergyAffordability #VAGov #VALeg #VAGeneralAssembly #VABudget #VAPolicy
Record-breaking October heat. A strained power grid. An emergency order allowing data centers to switch to backup generators if needed to keep the lights on. That was this week—not the height of summer. Nothing short of a PAUSE on new data centers can meet this moment.Sen. Russet Perry’s bill would pause new data center approvals statewide for three years, giving Virginia time to put protections for our communities, natural resources and ratepayers ahead of unchecked expansion.Now let’s turn that momentum into action. Join the March for a Moratorium tomorrow, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/march-for-a-moratorium-leesburg-tickets-2000285707397#CleanEnergy #DataCenters #AI #Climatection #BigTechAccountability #EnergyAffordability #VAGov #VALeg #VAGeneralAssembly #VABudget #VAPolicy
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-8) has just been added as a featured speaker for the landmark “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore on Saturday November 7. He’ll join legendary writer Bill McKibben and a host of other heavy hitters appearing virtually or in person at Maryland's first statewide conference focused on the future of data centers in our region and beyond.Raskin, a committed climate activist and rising champion of data center reform, has just launched a Congressional investigation into the tech industry’s use of extreme secrecy around data center development. McKibben has been writing prolifically about the threat from AI data centers to public safety and the climate.Get your ticket to hear Rep. Jamie Raskin and activist Bill McKibben on November 7 at the Maryland “People Over Data Centers” conference in the Baltimore Convention Center. If AI data centers concern you, come to this day of inspiring speakers, panel discussions, music and more. www.chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters/
🚨 Big news! Congressman Jamie. Raskin will be speaking at the People Over Data Centers conference on Nov 7th in Baltimore! Get ready for a day filled with inspirational speakers, educational workshops, and great food. Get your ticket chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters/
Do you love making art and hate data centers? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you!TOMORROW, Tuesday October 13, the CCAN 757 Climate Action Team will host an art build for our upcoming March for a Moratorium in Virginia Beach. Join us for fun & free snacks. RSVP TODAY! RSVP: act.ccanactionfund.org/page/103655/data/1
