data centers
Chesterfield Board Again Blocks Data Center Permit Challenge
The Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to reject WestDulles Properties' appeal of the county's new conditional use permit requirement for data center projects, marking the second such denial this year.
Chesterfield Hosts Data Center Forum Oct. 27
Chesterfield County will host a public forum on October 27 to discuss data center development, featuring representatives from Google, Chirisa, and Dominion Energy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.