When can a power company take your land for a data center?

News ClipThe Washington Post·VA·7/17/2026

The article discusses the circumstances under which a power company can exercise eminent domain to acquire private land for infrastructure related to data center development. It addresses the legal and governmental frameworks that permit such actions. The topic highlights key issues concerning land rights and the expansion of the electricity grid to support data centers.

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When can a power company take your land for a data center?  The Washington Post