Residents grill Dominion Energy over Fairfax County data center proposal
A data center proposal by Starwood Capital Group, along with a Dominion Energy substation to power it, in Fairfax County, Virginia, is drawing significant community opposition. Residents voiced concerns over noise, water, and electricity impacts at a public information session. The substation has state approval but still requires review by the Fairfax County Planning Commission.
A significant data center proposal by Starwood Capital Group and an associated Dominion Energy substation in Fairfax County, Virginia, is facing strong community opposition. Residents of the Lincolnia area, located less than 100 feet from the proposed 34-acre Plaza 500 site on Edsel Road, expressed passionate displeasure during an information session. About 100 people attended the Tuesday evening meeting with the Mason District Land Committee to convey their views to Dominion Energy representatives.
Concerns raised by residents included noise abatement, potential impacts on water quality and sources, and the effect on electricity bills. While the data center development may be permissible under existing Fairfax County zoning regulations, the required electrical substation to power the campus still awaits public review by the Fairfax County Planning Commission. The state has already approved the Dominion Energy substation, but the local county review is a critical next step, with residents advocating for denial of the project and co-location of the substation elsewhere.