Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Thank you, @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateIrene Shin @ireneforva.bsky.social · 06/10/2026FRIDAY: The SCC is hosting a public hearing about Dominion/NextEra! NOVA, this is your chance to voice your concerns in-person abt this $67 billion acquisition that could drastically reshape Virginia’s utility landscape. 023
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateActivate Virginia @activateva.bsky.social · 04/10/2026"A state delegate described data center lobbyists visiting his office “every other day.” This is not the normal give-and-take of local politics. It is an industry that has learned it can overwhelm the institutions meant to regulate it."blackvirginianews.substack.comOPED: Loudoun County Traded Human Health for Tax Revenue. An Environmental Impact Study Could Have Prevented It. It Still Can.➤ Early voting started 🗳️ in Virginia on September 18, 2026 ➤ 35 days until the Nov. 043
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026They could and they did! NextEra 's dirty political manipulations are super relevant to their desire to do business in Virginia. 052
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"An energy affordability agenda that leaves out home efficiency is one with a gaping hole in it." Governor @abigailspanberger.com must step in to require BHCD to meet higher building code standards.virginiamercury.comCommentary: The simple affordability fix Virginia just can’t seem to make • Virginia MercuryAn energy affordability agenda that leaves out home efficiency is one with a gaping hole in it, columnist Ivy Main writes. 011
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateJohn Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@ohiorivvalleyinst.bsky.social warns that data center communities could suffer from the same "economic paradox" as Appalachia’s gas-producing communities: GDP growth outstrips that of the nation but local prosperity plummets.ohiorivervalleyinstitute.orgWhy Data Centers Will Be Economic Development DudsData centers are highly capital intensive, non-labor intensive enterprises that create few jobs & inject little money into host communities. 14317
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026March for a Data Center Moratorium - locations over Virginia over the next 2 weeks: Alexandria Oct 10, Culpeper Oct 11, Winchester Oct 15, Leesburg Oct 17, Danville Oct 19, VA Beach Oct 20, Roanoke Oct 21, Richmond Oct 24. Sign up & bring your neighbors! @ccanactionfund.bsky.socialactionnetwork.orgMarch for a Moratorium: Stand Up Against Dirty Data Centers in VirginiaJoin Virginians across the Commonwealth for the March for a Moratorium, a two-week series of marches calling for a statewide pause on new data center development. Each march will feature local speake... 113
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026NextEra’s Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy Must Benefit Virginians — Not Just Shareholdersbluevirginia.usNextEra's Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy Must Benefit Virginians - Not Just Shareholders - Blue VirginiaBy Michelle Moore NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion deal that would create the world’s largest regulated utility monopoly–and a utility with unprecedented control... 053
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateVirginia Mercury @virginiamercury.com · 21/09/2026COMMENTARY: Beneath the concerns that residents point out about data centers is a growing conviction that we are fighting for our future, columnist Ivy Main writes. virginiamercury.com/2026/09/21/t...virginiamercury.comThe battle over data centers isn’t just about data centers, but they’re the battleground we have. • Virginia MercuryBeneath the concerns that residents point out about data centers is a growing conviction that we are fighting for our future, columnist Ivy Main writes. 044
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateKevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 26/09/2026A functioning regulatory system would include frequent, randomized spot checks, done regularly by well-funded civil servants using modern technology, plus consequences - fines or jail time - serious enough to actually prevent polluters from sickening or killing nearby people. 27315
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026'The data centers haven’t infiltrated the cancer statistics yet...' 010
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026➡️RSVP Hampton Roads: actionnetwork.org/events/hampt... ➡️RSVP NOVA: actionnetwork.org/events/north... ➡️RSVP Richmond: actionnetwork.org/events/centr... 100
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Stop the NextEra takeover. 🚫 Show up to speak directly to the SCC: Hampton Roads: Wed., Oct. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Christopher Newport University, Newport News Northern Virginia: Fri., Oct. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center Central Virginia: Thu., Nov. 5, 2 to 5 p.m., SCC, Richmond 100
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateSen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 16/09/2026”But think of the jobs! But think of the office space! But think of the *four* years of a $10/month credit instead of just two?!” None of this changes that the world’s largest electric utility merger *ever* should be disqualifying in and of itself. Get. Out. #valeg www.wvtf.org/news/2026-09...wvtf.orgWill Dominion and NextEra's merger promises come to fruition?This week, Dominion Energy announced hundreds of new jobs to sweeten the deal for its proposed merger with Florida-based NextEra. 1265
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Gov. Healy of MA previously spent 8y as ratepayer advocate in utility cases. Good to hear her say these words, and want the same for Virginia, 'When it comes to utility companies, we’ve got to end business as usual.' 020
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateKevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 16/09/2026 7807307
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateJohn Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Sam Altman says we can ignore data center water impacts, that 38K chatbot queries is comparable to "scarfing down 12 almonds." But the key driver of the data center boom training & deploying AI agents, not chatbots. And agentic AI is much more water and energy intensive than chatbots.....wired.comAI Agents Are Thirsty for PowerSilicon Valley is shifting away from chatbot queries toward a future filled with resource-intensive agentic AI—and it's driving the data center buildout. 2102
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 14/09/2026 And also crush climate groups 😓subscriber.politicopro.comPOLITICO Pro: House committee launches investigation into 19 climate groupsRepublican lawmakers are accusing the groups of acting as “taxpayer-funded law firms.” 021
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Charlottesville, we’re coming your way on Monday, September 14. The Energy Costs Listening Tour is about hearing directly from you—your experiences, concerns, and ideas. Come share your story. Make your voice heard. Help shape what comes next. 173
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026What's the data center coming to your community going to take from you? Is your health being sold by county supervisors to close budgets?nytimes.comA.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn (Gift Article)Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns. 022
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Make plans to be heard, Virginians! Telephonic and written comments are taken in equal weight, but we demanded in-person hearings around the Commonwealth, so now we need to show up. 000
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateMark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Maybe even worse than the water data centers are taking from humans is the toxic crap they’re spewing back out www.motherjones.com/politics/202...motherjones.comData centers now facing backlash over contaminated wastewaterLocals are raising alarms over rare bacteria, forever chemicals, and other environmental concerns. 0158
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateWHRO Public Media @whropublicmedia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi recently made a stop in Norfolk for her statewide listening tour focused on energy costs. She was greeted by more than 150 residents protesting the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy. Story: tinyurl.com/3nfb85bk 041
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Can't we turn the grid reliability argument into a large load user flexibility requirement? New fossil generation, with profit to utility and risks on ratepayers, is not acceptable. 011
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateJohn Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 09/09/2026States have given billions in tax breaks to the richest companies in the world to bring in their hyperscale data centers. Many states are now cancelling them, leading industry execs to threaten to shift projects to states such as IN, WV & WY that have retained favorable tax regimes.wsj.comStates That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the DealsAmazon, Meta and Google risk losing decadeslong exemptions due to a backlash against their facilities 2159
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Richmond, it’s your turn. Tomorrow, we’re bringing the Energy Costs Listening Tour to the capital city to hear what rising energy costs look like in your homes, workplaces, and communities. Your experiences matter. Your concerns matter. 154
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Norfolk, we’re coming to you. Tomorrow, the Energy Costs Listening Tour heads to Norfolk to hear directly from you about the rising cost of energy and what it means for Virginia families, workers, and businesses. 162
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Loudoun, what an impression you left on us. The first stop of the Energy Costs Listening Tour was invaluable. @johnmcauliff.bsky.social @russetperry.bsky.social @pwcdanica.bsky.social 1144
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateNetwork NOVA @networknova.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I'm attending Rural GroundGame's event, “Listening to Virginia Town Hall: Data Centers & Valley Link” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ruralgroundg...mobilize.usListening to Virginia Town Hall: Data Centers & Valley Link · Rural GroundGameEvery community deserves the opportunity to come together, discuss the available information, and consider how they'd like to approach massive projects like data centers. The purpose of this Town Hall... 032
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026No. No takeover is the correct position after you consider the risks. See materials presented in 8/18 meeting of the Energy Commission of Virginia, merger subcommittee. Prof. Josh Macy testimony in particular. dls.virginia.gov/commissions/...dls.virginia.govEnergy Commission of Virginia 100
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Not Verrus, but current dumber HEUFs. Give our schools batteries as part of a goodwill package. As it is, we are downwind of thousands of their diesel backup generators while our schools can barely keep lights on with backup. Utility has announced 25% increase in rates to schools, more next yr. 000
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Oppose the merger. Speaker Scott enjoys Dominion $. He kills campaign finance reform bills, he reaches into sub-committees and kills bills the utilities don't like. We're 👀😠. 142
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026And can they stop knocking out our schools' power?! Fairfax County neighbors Loudoun County (downwind). www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...nbcwashington.comPower frequently going out at Fairfax County schools, superintendent saysThe increasing demand on the region’s electrical infrastructure, likely exacerbated by data centers, is believed to be behind the outages, FCPS’ superintendent said. 111
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026You mean instead of our schools in Northern Virginia losing power, we could have these AI products, companies and users inconvenienced instead? Make it so!nbcwashington.comPower frequently going out at Fairfax County schools, superintendent saysThe increasing demand on the region’s electrical infrastructure, likely exacerbated by data centers, is believed to be behind the outages, FCPS’ superintendent said. 000
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Stop NextEra. Bigger monopoly, bigger bills! 011
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateNetwork NOVA @networknova.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Virginia built the data center capital of the world. Now comes the bill. This Friday — Tim Cywinski of Sierra Club Virginia and Melissa Thomas of the Climate Equity Working Group on who pays it. Plus the BIG TEN Afterglow. Noon ET. @votetimva.com @nnvaorg.bsky.social @sierraclub.orgtinyurl.comWelcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Power Lunch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Power Lunch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. 042
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026If flexible data centers get grid connected faster, is that all they really care about? Can an existing build be retrofitted to be flexible, to chase benefits? 100
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026To be clear, we would prefer lawmakers go on record opposing the proposed merger. Haven't they heard enough? Start with Prof. Josh Macy's risk warnings on 8/18 to Energy Commission of Virginia dls.virginia.gov/commissions/...dls.virginia.govEnergy Commission of Virginia 110
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Bring your concerns. Bring your utility bills. Today, Sept. 2, in Loudoun. Thank you, Lt. Gov Hashmi and supporting GA reps. @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social @pwcdanica.bsky.social @russetperry.bsky.social @johnmcauliff.bsky.social @atoosareaser.bsky.social 021
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026There is NO ability of the legislators or Governor to have any say in the selection. It would be a wild card. 110
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our position, joining coalition partners and legislators who oppose the merger, is that Commissioner Bagot should remain overseeing this case on the three person Commission. The fact is that a temporary Commissioner appointment would be selected by the two remaining Commissioners. 100
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateSen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Corporate greed raises your electric bill. The SCC shouldn’t reward that. No NE merger. — “Also, because residential energy use is basically flat, households are subsidizing the extra power required by the data center boom propelled by the rise of artificial intelligence.” vcij.org/stories/domi...vcij.orgDominion ratepayers on the hook again as give turns into take — Virginia Center for Investigative JournalismVirginia’s largest utility is asking regulators to OK a long-term plan to recoup costs for high fuel prices. The new charges could wipe out a proposed customer rebate from a NextEra acquisition. 1155
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Go to StopNextera.com - Current action for individuals (dozens of elected have also requested this) is demand that the SCC hold in-person public hearings around the Commonwealth.stopnextera.comNo NextEra Power Grab 111
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026"the people that are rolling the dice and are going to be on the receiving end of that risk are the rate payers. If the SCC does not need the additional time, then they certainly don't need to use it. But let's give them all the resources, all the time necessary...' 180 days is not enough. 121
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Congrats. Your beautiful book arrived in the mail here in Virginia! 152
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The energy cost crisis is hitting Virginia’s families & businesses, & tomorrow, we take the fight to Loudoun County. Wednesday marks the first stop of our Energy Costs Listening Tour, where we’ll hear directly from Virginians about their bills & what we need to do about it. 132
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Climate change is coming for your home insurance. In many states it is already here. wapo.st/4cmVRBrwapo.stWhy more homeowners across the U.S. are turning to an insurance that offers less coverageAs traditional insurers retreat from areas most vulnerable to extreme weather, more Americans struggling to find coverage are seeking out surplus line plans. 000
Reposted by Virginia Grassroots Coalition - ClimateNPR @npr.org · 31/08/2026An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved. n.pr/3UmkeZPn.prNPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden tollAn NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved. 4272115
Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026We are a target in Virginia of NextEra utility takeover of Dominion because of unlimited contributions. The biggest recipients are in leadership, who nip the important opposition in sub-committee votes.virginiamercury.comPublic utilities shouldn’t be funding the campaigns of the people who govern them • Virginia MercuryIf NextEra acquires Dominion Energy to become the nation’s largest utility without the General Assembly acting to limit campaign spending, nothing will stop NextEra from flooding campaigns with so muc... 011