A US county welcomed 37 data centres. Now its schools are being told to dim lights as power bills jump 25% | TheBriefWire
A US county welcomed 37 data centres. Now its schools are being told to dim lights as power bills jump 25%
Published 5 July 2026 ยท general
Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a nearly 25% surge in electricity costs, forcing public services to cut power usage. This comes as the county, a
Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a nearly 25% surge in electricity costs, forcing public services to cut power usage. This comes as the county, a hub for data centers, grapples with rising energy demands and increased bills. While data centers bring tax revenue, they are straining the power grid, prompting calls for better management and reforms to balance supply and demand.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 11:44 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 12:34 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a nearly 25% surge in electricity costs, forcing public services to cut power usage.
This comes as the county, a hub for data centers, grapples with rising energy demands and increased bills.
While data centers bring tax revenue, they are straining the power grid, prompting calls for better management and reforms to balance supply and demand.