Project Peanut
Chesterfield Residents Press for Google Data Center Transparency
Chesterfield County residents are pressing Google and county officials for greater transparency on three planned data center projects totaling about 1,540 acres and $9 billion investment, citing concerns about water and energy use and a 2018 non-disclosure agreement that kept Google's identity secret until August 2025.
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 Advances Chesterfield Data Center Despite Resident Concerns
Google advances plans for a 307-acre data center campus in Chesterfield County despite resident and researcher concerns about water usage, environmental impacts, and inadequate disclosure of project details.