No new primary-source update passed this edition’s source and exact-excerpt checks. This is an evidence review of previously reviewed material, not a claim of breaking news.
Research focus: Power & grid. Utility service, large-load rates, and the difference between a request and delivered power.
Dominion’s data center process begins with a site plan, load letter, and ramp schedule. The utility develops a project-specific power plan; siting near existing lines does not establish available capacity.
The SCC describes a separate large-load rate class and contract safeguards. Applicable rates, effective dates, and obligations must be verified against the controlling tariff and order for a specific customer.
AWS Virginia expansion program — AWS announced a planned $35 billion investment in additional Virginia data center campuses by 2040. This is a statewide program, not a single campus or completed spend. [Amazon Web Services]
Google Virginia cloud and AI program — Google’s August 2025 announcement committed an additional $9 billion to Virginia cloud and AI infrastructure through 2026, including a Chesterfield County data center. [Google]
Microsoft Boydton data center — Microsoft confirms that it operates a data center in Boydton. Southern Virginia also hosts Microsoft’s TechSpark community and skills work. [U.S. Census Bureau; Microsoft]
Google Loudoun County data center — Google identifies Loudoun County as the location of its first Virginia data center, opened in 2019. [U.S. Census Bureau; Google]
Google Prince William County data center — Google reports that construction of its Prince William County data center was completed in 2023 and describes the Northern Virginia facilities as operating. [U.S. Census Bureau; Google]
Disclosure discipline: a planned program is not completed expenditure; marketed IT capacity is not proof of energized utility demand. County and independent-city approvals must be verified at the relevant jurisdiction. This edition does not change canonical project facts or confidence grades.