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U.Va.’s planned data center expands $30 million amid statewide debate over energy use

The University of Virginia is expanding its Fontaine Research Park data center by $30 million to accommodate growing AI and high-performance computing demands, bringing the total project cost to $102 million. This expansion occurs amidst broader statewide debates and new regulations in Virginia concerning data center energy and water consumption, as well as local zoning changes and moratorium considerations in several counties.