Data Center Alley: Loudoun's Tech Boom Brings Challenges and Opportunities Data centers are booming in Virginia and filling our coffers, but they also come with energy and environmental cost. In this episode, we hear from experts and advocates as we explore data centers and the new bills currently in the general assembly that affect the where and how they are built, so that they will protect our natural resources and residents of Loudoun County. Local Loudoun speaks with Julie Bolthouse of the Piedmont Environmental Council: https://www.pecva.org/about/staff-and-board-listing/pec-staff/bolthouse-julie/ Kyle Hart with National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/people/kyle-hart and Ann Bennet with Sierra Club Virginia Chapter: https://www.sierraclub.org/virginia/great-falls Links to topics talked about in the podcast: The Hidden Cost of the Cloud Find this latest podcast on: Spotify - Data Centers Google Podcasts Audible - Amazon Music TuneIn
Local Loudoun explores the issues and events that shape the political and civic landscape of Loudoun County, Virginia. Whether it’s the latest on the county board of supervisors, the school board, local elections, community initiatives, or what's going on in Richmond. Local Loudoun brings you insightful analysis. Tune in twice a month to hear what matters in Loudoun County and how you can get involved.