Local Leaders Stand Firm Against Loudoun's Power Project
Jefferson County First: Commission opposes Virginia data center project that would benefit Loudoun County while we pay the bill
The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025
In a recent article by The Spirit of Jefferson, local leaders express strong opposition to a proposed transmission line project aimed at feeding Loudoun County's booming data center industry with electricity from West Virginia's coal plants. Community members, particularly in towns like Charles Town and Ranson, are concerned about the seizure of private land for the project that would serve outside interests while offering no significant benefits locally. The County Commission's newly adopted 'Jefferson County First' economic development strategy emphasizes prioritizing local residents' needs and demands equitable economic outcomes from any infrastructure developments impacting the area.