Reported about 1 month ago
Dominion Energy Inc. has indicated that large data centers will now face an increased wait time of one to three years for connections to the electric grid, extending the total possible wait to as long as seven years. This surge in requests, primarily affecting facilities that require over 100 megawatts of electricity, reflects a broader trend among utilities experiencing unprecedented demand for power due to the rise of AI computing, new factories, and other electrification efforts.
Source: YAHOO