Residents grill Dominion Energy over Fairfax County data center proposal
Residents in Fairfax County, Virginia, are strongly opposing a proposed data center development by Starwood Capital Group, which includes a Dominion Energy substation, citing concerns about noise, water usage, and electricity costs. The project, which may be allowed under existing zoning, still requires approval from the Fairfax County Planning Commission.
A significant data center proposal in Fairfax County, Virginia, has ignited strong community backlash, with approximately 100 residents attending an information session to voice their "passionate displeasure" to representatives from Dominion Energy. The project, led by Starwood Capital Group, involves the construction of two data centers and an associated Dominion Energy substation on a 34-acre site on Edsel Road in the Lincolnia area, less than 100 feet from existing homes.
Residents at the session, organized by the Mason District Land Committee, questioned Dominion Energy on noise abatement, water quality, and potential increases in electricity bills, advocating for the project's denial or relocation. While the electrical substation has received state approval, the broader data center development still requires review and a decision from the Fairfax County Planning Commission, despite potentially aligning with current county zoning regulations.