data centers
Chesterfield Delays Data Center Plan to Cut Car Taxes
Chesterfield County supervisors postponed a vote until September 23 to consider cutting car taxes nearly in half using projected revenue from three Google data center projects, after residents criticized the lack of notice and aired concerns about the developments.
County Halts New Data Center Proposals While Google Projects Advance
Chesterfield County tightened zoning rules in 2026 to require conditional use permits and public hearings for new data centers, effectively halting additional proposals while three previously approved Google projects continue, with one already under construction.
Chesterfield proposes cutting car taxes with data center revenue
Chesterfield County's Board of Supervisors deferred a vote on using Google data center tax revenue to cut the car tax rate nearly in half, pushing the decision to September 23.
County Will Brief Supervisors on Data Centers Aug. 26. Two Ways to Weigh In, and One Deadline Is Sooner.
Chesterfield staff will brief the Board of Supervisors on data center development during the evening portion of the board's meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Residents can submit written questions first, but that form closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, the day before. The Data Center Defiance Coalition plans a rally in the courtyard at 5:30 p.m. on the 26th.
Chesterfield Board signals end to data center approvals
Chesterfield Board signals shift toward blocking new data center projects, with one supervisor open to a formal moratorium as the county grapples with resident opposition and Google's expansion plans.
Chesterfield launches data center website amid transparency demands
Chesterfield County launched a data center informational website on July 23, 2026, to address months of resident demands for transparency about Google's proposed $9 billion investment in multiple hyperscale data center campuses across the county.
Google Permit Would Impact 2,828 Feet of Chesterfield Streams
Google's data center projects in Chesterfield County would impact thousands of feet of streams and acres of wetlands, sparking environmental concerns as the company seeks federal permits.
11-Year-Old Voices Opposition to Data Centers at County Meeting
An 11-year-old Chesterfield resident drew a standing ovation at a Board of Supervisors meeting on July 23 after opposing Google's three proposed data center campuses, citing concerns about scale and water consumption.
Chesterfield Taps Data Centers to Diversify Tax Base, Ease Homeowner Burden
Chesterfield County is pursuing data centers, particularly Google's $3 billion-plus investment, to shift the tax burden from homeowners to businesses and diversify its historically residential-heavy tax base.
Chesterfield Pauses Data Center Expansion
Chesterfield County's Board of Supervisors signaled they will not approve new data center projects beyond Google's three approved campuses, citing infrastructure constraints and community concerns.
Dominion Transmission Project to Reduce Chesterfield Backyards
Dominion Energy's new transmission line project approved to run through western Chesterfield will require property line adjustments affecting Hallsley and other residents, with construction slated to begin in February 2027.
Google Proposes 11 Data Centers Across Chesterfield County
Google is proposing to build 11 hyperscale data centers across three campuses totaling about 1,540 acres in Chesterfield County, with residents raising concerns about water usage, noise, and energy costs at ongoing community meetings.
37 Data Centers Strain Schools' Power Budgets
Henrico County's 37 data centers are driving a 25% electricity rate increase, prompting county officials to ask school staff and employees to dim lights and conserve power starting July 1, 2026.
New Chesterfield Administrator Catlin Discusses Data Centers, Housing
New county administrator Kevin Catlin takes the helm of Chesterfield amid competing demands around Google's multi-billion-dollar data center expansion, rising housing costs, and fluctuating tax revenue.
Chesterfield Residents Seek Clarity on Data Center Expansion Plans
Chesterfield County residents packed a June 24 board meeting to demand transparency and answers about three massive Google data center projects worth $9 billion, citing concerns over energy demand, water usage, and utility costs.
Google to Invest $9B in Three Chesterfield Data Center Campuses
Google announced a $9 billion investment in three data center campuses spanning about 1,540 acres across Chesterfield County, representing one of the largest corporate infrastructure projects in Virginia's history.
State Senator Lucas Pushes Data Center Regulations in Chesterfield
State Senator L. Louise Lucas is pushing to eliminate or heavily tax Virginia's data center tax exemption, citing $1.6 billion annual cost and unfair burden on taxpayers amid rapid facility expansion in Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield County Unemployment Rate: Current Numbers
Chesterfield County's unemployment rate stood at 3.3% in April 2026, up slightly from 2.9% a year earlier, reflecting moderate growth in what remains a strong regional job market.