Residents Oppose Stack Infrastructure Data Center in Pittsylvania County
What happened
Residents in Pittsylvania County and Danville voiced opposition to the proposed Stack Infrastructure data center project. The project, planned for 3,000 acres, is expected to include 21 buildings and utilize up to 3,000 megawatts of power.
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Why it matters
The Stack Infrastructure project was projected to generate $48 million in revenue for Pittsylvania County. The opposition centers on concerns regarding the project's potential impact on water consumption, energy use, and noise.
County support facilitates data center project development in Pittsylvania County, utilizing a state program for expedited permitting review.
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Who's involved
- Pittsylvania CountyThe county where the data center project is proposed and is expected to generate revenue.
- Stack InfrastructureThe American datacenter company proposing the large-scale project.
- DanvilleThe town where protests occurred and shares joint jurisdiction with the county.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Appalachian PowerSpeculative
Appalachian Power might face immediate pressure on utility capacity planning due to the project's 3,000 MW demand.
- Pittsylvania CountySpeculative
Pittsylvania County might see the projected $48 million in revenue reduced if the opposition prevents the project.
- Virginia Department of Environmental QualitySpeculative
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality could be forced to increase environmental scrutiny over the project's water and energy use.
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The entities involved
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Pittsylvania County
county in Virginia, United States
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Danville
Amtrak station in Danville, Virginia, United States