The plan models several hypothetical scenarios and argues that emphasizing renewable energy and having data centers reduce their power demand during peak times will lead to the lowest total cost ...

Democrats celebrated the connection between these two events. However, this could create a scenario where Virginia has a stake in seeing more data centers built.

The two candidates also accused each other of financially benefiting from tech and energy companies, whether through retirement investments or campaign contributions.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission will hold hearings this month about the electric utility’s proposal, which would increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $9.10.