Advance Morning News for September 20, 2024
It's Friday, and today's stories include a look at how much energy data centers use, and the Capitol Hill update.
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTS: How Much Power Do Data Centers Use?
By Bruce Saller
Data Centers are a hot topic in our area as several are being proposed in our region. While they bring a lot of revenue to localities through increased real estate and personal property taxes, they have a significant environmental impact due to their large power consumption. How much? Here’s a look.
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Capitol Hill Update for September 20, 2024
By Martin Davis
A major announcement from Abigail Spanberger concerning Social Security benefits highlights this week’s activity in Washington, D.C.
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