Commercial Electricity Sales Have Soared in Virginia, Driven by Data Centers

May 07, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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<p>Commercial electricity sales in Virginia increased by nearly 30.0 million megawatthours (MWh) between 2019 and 2025, much faster growth than in any other state except Texas, a much larger state, according to our Annual Electric Power Industry Report. The growth in sales of electricity in Virginia is largely driven by a concentration ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/06/commercial-electricity-sales-have-soared-in-virginia-driven-by-data-centers/">Commercial Electricity Sales Have Soared in Virginia, Driven by Data Centers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Commercial electricity sales in Virginia increased by nearly 30.0 million megawatthours (MWh) between 2019 and 2025, much faster growth than in any other state except Texas, a much larger state, according to our Annual Electric Power Industry Report. The growth in sales of electricity in Virginia is largely driven by a concentration ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/06/commercial-electricity-sales-have-soared-in-virginia-driven-by-data-centers/">Commercial Electricity Sales Have Soared in Virginia, Driven by Data Centers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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