Ivy Main: Virginia is making strides on clean energy – even as it falls behind
Virginia is falling behind on its clean energy goals, largely due to immense electricity demand from data centers and regulatory decisions favoring fossil fuels. Despite past setbacks by the State Corporation Commission, new legislative initiatives and the incoming governor aim to steer the state back towards its carbon-free targets and better manage utility monopolies. The state's ability to meet climate goals is significantly challenged by data center energy consumption.

