7 stories tagged #Virginia

  1. NextEra's $67 Billion Dominion Deal Hinges on Consumer Power Bills
    finance

    NextEra's $67 Billion Dominion Deal Hinges on Consumer Power Bills

    NextEra Energy proposes a $67 billion merger with Dominion Energy, touting AI demand, but faces regulatory scrutiny over consumer electricity costs.

    last wk. 3 min read
  2. NextEra-Dominion Megamerger: A Data Center Power Play
    finance

    NextEra-Dominion Megamerger: A Data Center Power Play

    NextEra and Dominion propose a $67 billion merger, creating a utility giant to dominate the booming data center market.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Commonwealth Fusion Systems Seeks Grid Connection for Pioneering Fusion Plant
    tech

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems Seeks Grid Connection for Pioneering Fusion Plant

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a leader in fusion energy, is making history by applying to connect its planned Virginia plant to PJM, the largest US grid operator.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. U.S. Launches Pilot Surveys to Track Data Center Energy Use
    tech

    U.S. Launches Pilot Surveys to Track Data Center Energy Use

    The Energy Information Administration begins targeted surveys in Virginia, Texas, and Washington to assess surging power demand from AI-driven data centers.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Strategy Buys $1.6 Billion in Bitcoin, Now Holds 761,068 BTC
    crypto

    Strategy Buys $1.6 Billion in Bitcoin, Now Holds 761,068 BTC

    Virginia-based Strategy acquired 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.6 billion, cementing its status as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. MicroStrategy Buys $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin, Expanding Digital Holdings
    crypto

    MicroStrategy Buys $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin, Expanding Digital Holdings

    Software giant MicroStrategy has acquired nearly 18,000 Bitcoin for $1.3 billion, boosting its total holdings to over 738,000 BTC.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Federal Judge Halts Virginia's Social Media Law for Children
    tech

    Federal Judge Halts Virginia's Social Media Law for Children

    A federal judge blocked Virginia's new law restricting social media use for minors, citing free speech concerns.

    3mo ago 1 min read