Henrico County Data Center Energy Crisis
A Virginia county with 37 data centers is requesting schools and employees to conserve electricity due to rising energy costs linked to AI operations.
June 2026
Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas requests electricity conservation.
John Vithoulkas, County Manager of Henrico County, Virginia, sent an email to thousands of county employees. He asked them to help the local government conserve electricity.
Source ↗Henrico County announces 25% electricity rate increase.
Henrico County announced that electricity rates for all government and school facilities would increase by 25%. This increase is estimated to raise costs by $5 million next fiscal year.
Source ↗Henrico County asks teachers to turn off lights amid energy crisis
Henrico County has issued a request for teachers to turn off lights. This action is reported in the context of the county's energy crisis.
Source ↗Henrico County Officials Predict 25% Electricity Cost Rise
Henrico County officials announced an expectation of a 25% increase in electricity costs. This projection is linked to the county's status as a major hub for data centers.
Source ↗Henrico County Advises Schools to Conserve Electricity
Officials in Henrico County advised workers in schools to conserve electricity. The recommended actions included closing blinds and turning off computers.
Source ↗Henrico County asks schools to conserve electricity amid data center energy costs
Henrico County issued a request for schools to conserve electricity. This action was taken in response to energy costs associated with 37 data centers operating within the county.
Source ↗July 2026
Virginia county requests power conservation from employees and schools
Virginia county issued a request for all employees, including schools, to conserve power. This directive was issued in response to electricity price hikes attributed to AI.
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