East Point Energy

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about East Point Energy data center developments across 2 states, including VA, TX.

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News ClipSan Antonio Express-News·Harlingen, Cameron County, TX

Norwegian energy company's biggest U.S. battery project is online in Texas$

Equinor, through its subsidiary East Point Energy, has launched its largest U.S. battery storage project, the 100-megawatt Citrus Flatts Energy Center, near Harlingen, Texas. This facility aims to stabilize the Texas grid, which is facing surging energy demand from various sectors, including the rapidly growing data center industry. The project comes amidst a call from Gov. Greg Abbott for a statewide pause on data center approvals as regulatory agencies audit proposals.

electricity government moratorium

9/10/2026

News Clip2:2613News Now·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA

Concerns from unions over proposed Chesapeake data center's withdrawal

East Point Energy withdrew its proposed Millstone Energy Center project in Chesapeake, Virginia, impacting local unions that had signed contracts to work on the project. Concurrently, the Chesapeake City Council unanimously decided to enact an 8-month moratorium on decisions regarding data centers.

moratorium government electricity zoning

7/22/2026

News ClipWTKR·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA

Chesapeake City Council votes unanimously to start updating solar and battery energy storage facility rules

The Chesapeake City Council voted to begin updating city rules for solar and battery energy storage facilities, aligning with new state laws. These updates will influence how future energy projects, like the proposed Mill Stone Energy Center, are reviewed. The developer of the Mill Stone project has explicitly committed to prohibiting any data center development on its site.

zoning government electricity

6/24/2026

News ClipWTKR·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA

Chesapeake considers energy storage system, data center development prohibited on site

East Point Energy is proposing to build the Mill Stone Energy Center, a battery energy storage system, in Chesapeake's Hickory area. The project, currently undergoing city review, includes a condition prohibiting any data center development on the 112-acre property. Decisions are expected from the Chesapeake Planning Commission in June and the City Council in July.

zoning electricity

5/28/2026

News ClipWTKR·Chesapeake, Chesapeake City County, VA

Proposed Mill Stone battery energy storage system in Chesapeake nears vote from city leaders

East Point Energy's proposed Mill Stone Energy Center, a battery energy storage system in Chesapeake, Virginia, is nearing crucial votes from the city's Planning Commission and City Council. The developer has committed to prohibiting data center development on the property as a permit condition, addressing public confusion and prior local opposition to data centers. Supporters highlight the project's environmental benefits and role in stabilizing the power grid.

zoning electricity government environmental

5/27/2026

News ClipThe Central Virginian·Louisa County, VA

East Point hosts meeting on proposed energy storage center

East Point Energy held an informational meeting in Louisa County, Virginia, for its proposed Ava Energy Center, a battery energy storage facility. Residents expressed significant project fatigue and concerns, citing ongoing data center construction by Amazon Web Services and the proposed Valley Link transmission line. A permit application for the Ava Energy Center is expected soon.

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Amazon

4/1/2026